Monarch Caterpillar Preparing a Leaf for Dinner

[@Elizabeth-And-Her-FL-Garden]

How very cool. I never knew they prepared the leaves in this manner. Great video!

[@sharonsflorida7900]

Thank you Elizabeth! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :) Yes they have a lot of work to become butterflies. They do a lot of things that people don't notice. When they go through an instar they usually go to the base of the plant to be better hidden because getting the new skin makes them much softer and more vulnerable. So keep an eye out for them when you're watering so you don't accidentally drown them while they are changing sizes. :) I check each pot for them and water gently if I see them at ground level.

[@rlayton8523]

Enjoyed