Re: [CHAT Monarchs

Oops forgot to reply to this part.  I have not noticed any difference in 
Monarchs in this area.  My Asclepias are totally full of caterpillars and I notice 
quite a few Monarchs around.  I am having more problems with wasps eating the 
caterpillars though.

My passion vines are covered also with caterpillars from the Gulf Coast 
Frittilary.  Giant Swallowtails are in abundance in yard, although have not noticed 
any large caterpillars at all this year on my citrus unfortunately.  Probably 
the wasps.  Odd thing is that I don't notice any increase in wasps over other 
years, just that they are taking the caterpillars.

Just as an observation:  Found it odd, that during the height of the 
hurricane all the birds were huddled in safety, but the hummingbirds were flying 
around more than usual.....or so it seemed.

Noreen
zone 9
Texas Gulf Coast

In a message dated 7/17/2003 5:35:53 AM Central Standard Time, TeichFlora 
writes:

> Another issue of my garden is where are the monarch butterflies?!? My
> butterfly weed actually bloomed with leaves on it! Most years the
> caterpillar stage destroys them.... anyone else notice this?

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