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https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/tools-and-resources/identification/what-is-this-bug/monarch-caterpillar/

It's that time of year again, when the kids (and myself) get overly invested in the lifecycle of these grubs. Last year we managed maybe a 10% success rate (from egg to butterfly) hopefully we'll do better this time round.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Giant Swan is found for sale, maybe the Moths and Butterfly Trust on Trademe is selling it?

Moth vine is a common pest plant, there's probably some in any suburban area your council can't reach with spray.

[–] Mojojojo1993 2 points 7 months ago

Looks like giant swan is what I normally use. I don't live anywhere near suburban. But I'll be on the look out. Sounds like it dies off in the cold