early Monarchs

[Michael Gochfeld]

Following up on John Shuey's Indiana report: Monarchs have been reported in southern NJ (Apr 22) and central NJ (Apr 24th), both unusually early records. 
 
Michael Gochfeld gochfeld at eohsi.rutgers.edu
 

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From: owner-leps-l at lists.yale.edu on behalf of John Shuey
Sent: Wed 4/23/2008 8:56 AM
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Subject: Danuas plexxipuss - very early this year


I was out look at spring species (I henrici, A midea and Erynnis) last Friday in Southern Indiana.  Saw 2 female Danaus plexippus - both searching for hostplants along swamp forest roads! 
 
April 18 seems a bit early - trees aren't leafed out yet, and red bud hasn't even hit full bloom yet.
 
 
 
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