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In The "J"
By Diohio
19 Mar, 2008
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When the Monarch caterpillar is finished his silk button, he turns around and sticks his anal prolegs tightly into the button. Within a few hours he will lower himself down into the "J" position. He'll be in the "J" position for about 10-13 hours.
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What else?
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See who else is growing Asclepias syriaca Common Milkweed.
See who else has plants in genus Asclepias.
This photo is of "Milkweed, Common" in Diohio's garden
Fantastic :O
19 Mar, 2008