#danaina

What a Marvelous Sight!

This is my first time seeing Monarch caterpillars for myself, and aren't they sweet! I have seen adults and pupae of this species up north, but I wasn't able to find any caterpillars.

I finally found them in Sydney!

Danaus plexippus - Feeding on Gomphocarpus physocarpus

The first time I’ve ever come across Monarch specimens in the wild.

I did bring home one of the pupae, however it sadly died due to a fungal (I think) infection.

I feel even worse about this, now that the species is listed as endangered...

Danaus plexippus Please save the Monarchs