Monarch Monday

September 16, on Swamp Milkweed.

Same cluster of plants was feeding some adults.

Wondering why I never show Monarch chrysalises? Because I haven’t seen one this year. All those eggs: so few make it.

On September 14, four adults were working the nectar-rich plantings along the 4th Avenue side of Green-Wood’s extension. This ironweed was particularly appreciated, but at least two other flowering species were being tapped. This is all new landscaping this year.