This week Tina is hosting the weekly Lens-Artists Challenge. The theme is What A Treat . In my walks through my neighborhood since Covid began, I have seen chickens, tortoises, Halloween decorations, and fairy gardens. The most exciting that I’ve seen is the real live science lesson that I came across earlier this week! Posted inside this family’s fairy garden was the sign below.
I took a closer look and, indeed, saw several of the fritillary caterpillars.
Several years ago I planted milkweed in my backyard to attract monarch butterflies and I have seen one or two hovering around lately. As I studied this site I thought to myself, “Maybe we have caterpillars, too, and I just haven’t looked closely enough to see them.” Sure enough, when I arrived home, here is what I found!
I haven’t found a chrysalis yet, but am guessing that I will see one soon!
I don’t know these neighbors, but was so taken with the lesson that they provided that I wrote them a thank you note and placed it under a rock in the fairy garden this morning.
Musin' With Susan 
Thanks for sharing with such a lovely post. I’ve planted a couple of Milkweed bushes, not the same variety as yours, don’t think I have any caterpillars yet though.
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You’re welcome; I’m glad you enjoyed it. My milkweed has really multiplied and the butterflies are finding it.
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We must all do what we can to help the butterflies… for what would life be like without them?
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So true, and thank you for sharing on your site!
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Susan, what a fun post and a delightful treat! We have many gulf fritillaries here on kiawah and live watching them move from flower to flower. I must now be on the lookout for the caterpillars 😊. What a terrific idea to place the sign (and your note) in the garden!
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Thank you, Tina. Let me know if you find caterpillars and maybe a chrysalis!
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I love this surprise, Susan. I’m so glad that you and your neighbor are encouraging the growth of caterpillars/butterflies. They are such glorious creatures.
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