early Monarchs

[Ahmet Baytas]

I had two relatively worn Monarchs at Bombay Hook, DE last Friday as well. 

Ahmet

Michael Gochfeld wrote:
> 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.
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> *Subject:* Danuas plexxipuss - very early this year
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> 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!
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> 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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