All Together Now

Our fifth PLB'Fly (Painted Lady Butterfly) emerged from its chrysalis on Saturday afternoon, and now they are all together in their little home.  They eat a lot--feasting on their fruit, flowers, and a recently placed bouquet of leafy bush stems knocked down by the hail storm.

They truly are amazing.  Besides the meconium, they also start out in shades of mostly black and grey, but then their bright orange colors become prominent after just a few days.  They also seem to grow in size and definitely in strength and activity.  I get the feeling that, if I started blasting "We are Family," they would squeal and gather in an obnoxious circle dance.

We have been discussing their release date and think it will be soon.  Henry seems perfectly OK with letting them fly free, but we want a better weather forecast.  

Kayce, if you are interested in exposure therapy, I know five little ladies who would be happy to assist.