(He did buy me a better magnifying glass though!)
Updates:
2 more eggs have hatched and are thriving in petri dishes.
There are now *5* larvae living, eating and pooping on 2 milkweed plants in their habitat. Our total count is now 7. I would like more, of course!
This one has a very unique light color pattern
I expect the 2 biggest ones to go into chrystalis very soon, the next day or two. Their tentacles are droopy, and I believe they are in their 5th (final) instar. I hope they turn to chrystalis this weekend while we are here to watch!
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You are NOT a "dork"! I'm interested, too. Who do you think let her start with moths and monarchs when she was 5 yrs old? (signed) "dork's mom
Pretty cool!! Years ago I assisted with silk worms. Lucky me took them home because I was the only one with a mulberry tree. Seems they need to eat ,lol!The kids loved it though! The do not make pretty silk blouse on there own though. That did dissapoint me,a little,lol! Auntie Maria
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