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Uploaded: 09/22/15 2:01 AM GMT
First Release
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This image is one of four (4) monarch butterflies that I released into the wild on Thursday, September 17. I raised these monarchs from the larva stage (caterpillar) to the pupa stage (chrysalis) to fully emerged monarch butterfly. It was so amazing to witness the full transformation. The image posted is the first monarch that emerged and it was a female - the other three were male. As a bonus there was a very small caterpillar on the milkweed plant in the "nursery" and has since gone into the pupa stage. I estimate an emerging monarch by next Tuesday, September 28!!!! I must admit that raising and releasing monarch butterflies proved to be a rewarding, educational, and emotional experience and look forward to doing it again next year. I hope those four monarchs are successful in their migration to Mexico.

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::photoeye68
09/22/15 2:43 AM GMT
What a beauty and great job. Excellent job on photographing this beauty.
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::tigger3
09/22/15 2:44 AM GMT
This is such a neat experience, and I'm so glad I was able to be part of some this year. Kudos to you for actually doing this, and I too hope they will complete their journey. tigs=^..^=
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::Ramad
09/22/15 7:22 AM GMT
Very nice shot of the newborn Monarch Laura. He/She is a bit baffled perhaps but will take off all the same.
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.GIGIBL
09/22/15 7:30 AM GMT
Excellent close-up very well captured.
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::corngrowth
09/22/15 8:38 AM GMT
Laura, you've done a perfect job and have provided us with the wonderful result of your effort. Very well done!!
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::heidlerr
09/22/15 2:51 PM GMT
A cool way to observe the life cycles of the Monarch Butterfly. Thanks for sharing the info and beautiful image with us.
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.susanlynn
09/22/15 3:24 PM GMT
Good, clear close up, Laura.
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::trixxie17
09/22/15 3:57 PM GMT
Wonderful thing you did Laura - they need all the help they can get I know - wonderful newborn shot!
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::Jimbobedsel
09/22/15 8:06 PM GMT
I remember learning about this back in grade school, but have never witnessed it in person. Beautiful capture, Laura.
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.Starglow
09/22/15 11:54 PM GMT
Super shot and terrific help you've given the Monarch. Hope they are coming back.
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.carlosf_m
09/25/15 5:51 PM GMT
Very nice!!
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::luckyshot
09/29/15 2:32 AM GMT
Laura - Well done - both the photo and the release of the monarchs.
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.icedancer
09/29/15 5:34 PM GMT
Wow, Laura, this is so beautiful and is truly a lovely butterfly, marvelous colour and detail. OK, how can you tell the difference in gender?
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.Eubeen
10/06/15 1:24 AM GMT
So I guess they call you the Kingmaker. A good job raising the butterfly and a good close up on the butterfly, Laura. Nice details and lovely colours in the photo.
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.GomekFlorida
05/14/18 4:56 PM GMT
Nice! We did this some time back, actually right around the same time this was taken and we really enjoyed it.
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