MrLundScience | Raising Monarchs - Fallen J-Hanger (Help The Monarch Butterfly) @MrLundScience | Uploaded September 2023 | Updated October 2024, 3 days ago.
When caterpillars choose a location to form the chrysalis, some things can go wrong. Past episodes have shown how to relocate a J-hanging caterpillar, or even re-hang a fallen chrysalis. But what if the J-hanging caterpillar should fall before forming a chrysalis? What then? Is it an issue that needs to be dealt with, and what are some options? This was a "chance occurrence" episode, so to speak, filmed on the spot having found myself in this exact situation. Spoiler: All worked well, and he's already been released as a healthy, migrating adult!
Mentioned in this episode:
Chrysalis Repair - youtu.be/mKFq5lYgT5Q
Eclose Without Hanging - youtu.be/kxCzr89Ck3E
Side J-Hang Relocation - youtu.be/lFWBW7nUgEI
Start here!
Raising Monarchs Instructional Video Series Parts 1 - 5:
youtube.com/watch?v=_I5F4AHyQHs&list=PLIJYERWSMyVrOpgo-TVIgWRFKARuT7ImTPlanting
Milkweed Instructional Video Series Parts 1 - 4:
youtube.com/watch?v=c_d1FMJiLo8&list=PLIJYERWSMyVphsed9fypj-n8g3axFBakC
I have different uses for milkweed. Some are for caterpillar food. Some for seeds. This is some food for thought if you're getting into this long term.
"Milkweed Categories" - youtu.be/QmD7JyaZCCc
Quick Tip for getting seedlings started:
"TP Core Sprouts" - youtu.be/OBzyZcrj6KQ
Sanitation instruction:
"Sanitation" - youtu.be/6z9Yt5k_-vI
Risks of overcrowding and tips to avoid it:
"Overcrowding" - youtu.be/8HNTq7PEx9E
Outdoor rearing example:
"Outdoor Rearing" - youtu.be/LjEgU0Ub5hY
Discussion of the outdoor rearing University of Chicago study:
"Captive Rearing And Migration" - youtube.com/watch?v=XcH7I9CtZRQ
Issues that can occur with the chrysalis:
"Chrysalis Issues" - youtu.be/wB8udbV3kOY
How to bleach treat eggs:
"OE Parasite Prevention" - youtu.be/oZYzzcGiZRA
How to bleach treat leaves:
"Preventing NPV and Other Infections" - youtu.be/2FE9646Z9xs
How to make a proper honey/water solution and feed adult Monarchs (or any butterfly):
"How To Feed Adults" - youtu.be/CAks8lJ9SDY
Options for when an adult can not successfully fly:
"When Adults Can't Fly" - youtu.be/XfuTlASal_U
What the experts have to say about OE Parasites and when to euthanize:
"Should We Euthanize?" - youtu.be/5WEewtof3w8
Discussion on the life cycle of OE Parasites and how they affect the Monarch Butterflies:
"What Are OE Parasites?" - youtu.be/kkZTfeFVMiE
When caterpillars choose a location to form the chrysalis, some things can go wrong. Past episodes have shown how to relocate a J-hanging caterpillar, or even re-hang a fallen chrysalis. But what if the J-hanging caterpillar should fall before forming a chrysalis? What then? Is it an issue that needs to be dealt with, and what are some options? This was a "chance occurrence" episode, so to speak, filmed on the spot having found myself in this exact situation. Spoiler: All worked well, and he's already been released as a healthy, migrating adult!
Mentioned in this episode:
Chrysalis Repair - youtu.be/mKFq5lYgT5Q
Eclose Without Hanging - youtu.be/kxCzr89Ck3E
Side J-Hang Relocation - youtu.be/lFWBW7nUgEI
Start here!
Raising Monarchs Instructional Video Series Parts 1 - 5:
youtube.com/watch?v=_I5F4AHyQHs&list=PLIJYERWSMyVrOpgo-TVIgWRFKARuT7ImTPlanting
Milkweed Instructional Video Series Parts 1 - 4:
youtube.com/watch?v=c_d1FMJiLo8&list=PLIJYERWSMyVphsed9fypj-n8g3axFBakC
I have different uses for milkweed. Some are for caterpillar food. Some for seeds. This is some food for thought if you're getting into this long term.
"Milkweed Categories" - youtu.be/QmD7JyaZCCc
Quick Tip for getting seedlings started:
"TP Core Sprouts" - youtu.be/OBzyZcrj6KQ
Sanitation instruction:
"Sanitation" - youtu.be/6z9Yt5k_-vI
Risks of overcrowding and tips to avoid it:
"Overcrowding" - youtu.be/8HNTq7PEx9E
Outdoor rearing example:
"Outdoor Rearing" - youtu.be/LjEgU0Ub5hY
Discussion of the outdoor rearing University of Chicago study:
"Captive Rearing And Migration" - youtube.com/watch?v=XcH7I9CtZRQ
Issues that can occur with the chrysalis:
"Chrysalis Issues" - youtu.be/wB8udbV3kOY
How to bleach treat eggs:
"OE Parasite Prevention" - youtu.be/oZYzzcGiZRA
How to bleach treat leaves:
"Preventing NPV and Other Infections" - youtu.be/2FE9646Z9xs
How to make a proper honey/water solution and feed adult Monarchs (or any butterfly):
"How To Feed Adults" - youtu.be/CAks8lJ9SDY
Options for when an adult can not successfully fly:
"When Adults Can't Fly" - youtu.be/XfuTlASal_U
What the experts have to say about OE Parasites and when to euthanize:
"Should We Euthanize?" - youtu.be/5WEewtof3w8
Discussion on the life cycle of OE Parasites and how they affect the Monarch Butterflies:
"What Are OE Parasites?" - youtu.be/kkZTfeFVMiE
