Following is today’s shot of the Monarch chrysalis. There is the shape of a butterfly in there, but it has not come out yet. It has been 15 days, past the 10-14 days from formation to emergence.
The milkweed plants have gone to seed. Here’s a shot of one of the seedpods.
There are still some flowers, and the garden still has some spots of colors.
Julie@frogpondfarm said:
Wonderful images … cleome is a favourite in my veg garden. I do so hope that the monarch is ok
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neihtn2012 said:
We grew Cleome for several years, until they sprouted all over our yard. 🙂 This year, I restarted them from seeds, with three different colors: white, pink, and red, like the one pictured above.
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bluebrightly said:
I love that Hibiscus bud, and also the milkweed seed pod – nicely done!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Lynn!
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de Wets Wild said:
The cycles of nature is fascinating to watch!
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neihtn2012 said:
You are absolutely right, Dries!
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quietsolopursuits said:
I too will be crossing my fingers in hopes that the butterfly emerges! Great images of the flowers, as I’ve said before you’re a master at flower photography.
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neihtn2012 said:
You are very kind, Jerry! The butterfly is in that skin, but it does not appear to be coming out. 😦
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AngelaFurtado1 said:
Beautiful photos!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Angela!
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Emma Cownie said:
Its an incredible process.
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neihtn2012 said:
Indeed, Nature and its own ways.
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T Ibara Photo said:
Beautiful photos, I love the close-ups of the flowers. I hope the Monarch will soon fly, keeping fingers crossed.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Takami! Glad you like the close-ups. As for the Monarch, I hope it is not going to be a disaster…
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T Ibara Photo said:
Very relieved to know that it was a happy ending! 😀
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loisajay said:
Do you think everything is OK with the chrysalis?
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neihtn2012 said:
I don’t know, Lois. I am worried.
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Eliza Waters said:
Temperature may affect its development… Fingers crossed for the Monarch within!
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neihtn2012 said:
Let’s hope so. Thanks Eliza!
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susurrus said:
Beautiful, fascinating photography, as always.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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Irene said:
Thanks for the update and beautiful captures. 😊
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neihtn2012 said:
You are welcome, Irene!
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