Carl Geyer

Neuroradiologist. Play Cello. Astrophotography. Koi pond with Koi up to 30 yo. Have Box turtles and Redfooted Tortoises. 3 Chihuahuas. Orchid Greenhouse.

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Third Monarch Butterfly to emerge from Chrysalis today. Perched on Swamp Milkweed. Flew shortly after photo.

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Second Monarch Butterfly to emerge from Chrysalis today. The plant is a Showy Stonecrop. Flew away shortly after photo.

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The Monarch flew this morning as the Sun dried her Wings. She has begun her migration South.

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Monarch emerged from Chrysalis. 3-6 hours to dry wings!

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The plot thickens as Chrysalis turns black!

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Moon Flower at Sunrise

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Another Chrysalis

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A female Monarch Butterfly lays 300-500 eggs in 4 to 5 weeks. 10% emerge to adults or new Monarch butterflies.

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A magnified view of the remnant of the Chrysalis after the Monarch Butterfly has emerged!

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The Monarch Butterfly has emerged!

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Turning black indicates emerging Monarch Butterfly in 24 hours.

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Chrysalis of Monarch Butterfly

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Forming Chrysalis as it appears J shaped hanging upside down.

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2 Monarch Butterflies as Caterpillars

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Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar on Swamp Milkweed. Will soon pupate!

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Black Eye Galaxy

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Sombrero Galaxy M104

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Hercules Star Cluster

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Dwarf Wisteria Bonsai

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A Mommy Raccoon who is nursing !