🙋‍♀️ Monarch Chrysalis HELP❗️🐛

Happy Wednesday 🐫

time flies when you're raising fun 🌿🐛🕙

In your last not-so-funtastic newsletter, I revealed 12 monarch diseases, parasites, and caterpillar killers that can cut your (and your growing monarchs) raising adventure short. 🐛☠️😭

Unfortunately, diseases and parasites can also carry over into the chrysalis stage, so I'll discuss what to watch for as we enter into stage 3 of the monarch life cycle, but first...

Raising Supples for 2025❓ 🌿🐛🦋

If you still need supplies for this season, check out raising butterflies supplies here:

Raise the Migration Supply List Suggestions ⬅️ (this list will be updated as our products sell out)

Floral Tubes and Holding Racks for Milkweed:

1. 8 Pack Floral Tubes ⬅️ (8 floral tubes with regular lids)

2. Set of 2 Floral Tube RACKS ⬅️ (tubes are NOT included- these will be completely sold out in the next few days)

3. Little Hole LIDS ⬅️ (OPTIONAL lids for thin-stemmed cuttings to prevent baby caterpillar drownings)

Of course, if you want to stock up for future raising, keep in mind we will not be selling these products after our shop closes this season.

And now, today's edition of Raise The Migration 2025...

Monarch Chrysalis Problems and Surprising Solutions 🧐

An amazing transformation happens inside the chrysalis that defies all logic. Today, I will be discussing some of the potential issues with the 3rd stage of the monarch life cycle, and also what happens when a chrysalis develops normally:

Chrysalis Stages, Problems, & Surprising Solutions ⬅️ (Make sure to check out the recommended chrysalis rehanging technique we use with floral tubes!)

Coming Up NEXT?

I'll be back with some amazing monarch migration facts so you'll know more about where these magical monarchs flutter off to for the long, cold winter. ☃️ Until then...

Blue Skies & 🦋🦋

Tony your Butterfly Guide