The Saints Come Chomping In...

Harry Hummer here. Welcome to the morning  report. Our lead story, Monarch caterpillars.  A new front has been opened in the Ice Ballet clump near the wildflowers. Two new caterpillars were found by Stephanie, our sharp-eyed field correspondent. In this clump, we are using the names of saints, so meet Matthew and Mark. 

Meanwhile, on the Beatles bush, George was reclusive yesterday (they are now at a size where they will be much more mobile) but John  shed his skin, his second molt, we believe, and our news cameras were there. 

Meanwhile in other news, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtails have become constant visitors lately and ravenous feeders, as if preparing for something. One dark female spent six hours straight in the garden, We see her with a potential mate and in the glow at sunset. The Great Spangled Fritillary made its first visit in two months -- Welcome back. The Silvery Checkerspots was also getting close on a leaf, and frolicking out in the grass. And in summer fashion news, the colors of the season are Eastern Tailed Blue on marigold. Thanks for joining our broadcast.