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Monarch Butterflies Posted by Tom in PA on September 17, 2025, 9:01 pm We have milkweed planted at our house to attract monarch butterflies. This summer we had five caterpillars on our plant which made happy. I just noticed a chrysalis hanging from my Sabal McCurtain today! Here are some pictures.

Re: Monarch Butterflies Posted by Keith N. IL on September 18, 2025, 1:43 pm, in reply to "Monarch Butterflies " Very cool. Lots of milkweed around here and monarchs haven’t seen any caterpillars though.

Re: Monarch Butterflies Posted by Jake- Morristown, TN on September 18, 2025, 4:51 pm, in reply to "Monarch Butterflies " That's awesome! I had some Fritillary butterflies on my Passionvine this year, but never did see any caterpillars.

Re: Monarch Butterflies Posted by Tom in PA on September 19, 2025, 6:38 pm, in reply to "Re: Monarch Butterflies " It is. I love when the butterflies and hummingbirds are around. Both will soon be gone for another year.

Re: Monarch Butterflies Posted by Tom in PA on September 19, 2025, 6:41 pm, in reply to "Re: Monarch Butterflies " Sadly Keith I don’t think there are as many around. I see many milkweed plants along the road with no signs of caterpillars.

Re: Monarch Butterflies Posted by Rob N TN on September 21, 2025, 4:39 pm, in reply to "Monarch Butterflies " What could resist that beautiful milkweed amico? I mean really. That's amazing to see that on palm petioles. Maybe its safer there than on the milkweed. I've seen very few this season but haven't been out much. Thanks for sharing Tom.

Re: Monarch Butterflies Posted by Tom in PA on September 23, 2025, 6:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Monarch Butterflies " It’s closer to the house and more sheltered Rob. So it may be safer. We had 5 monarch caterpillars on our milkweed. Sadly I only saw a few hummingbirds this summer. I put two feeders out for them. By the way I love the flowers on this variety of milkweed. Hopefully it comes back.

Re: Monarch Butterflies Posted by Rob N TN on September 23, 2025, 9:51 pm, in reply to "Re: Monarch Butterflies " I hope it comes back for you too Tom. I didn't hang any feeders this season amico and saw zero Hummingbirds. It being so hot this summer, I feel bad not getting a neighbor to keep my feeders filled for them. Looking for a better 2026 .

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