Monarch butterfly egg on milkweed plant (asclepia). This variety is Asclepia curassavica, also known as Scarlet milkweed or Bloodflower. Milkweeds produce toxic cardenolides, which the monarch will store to defend itself against predators.
Monarch butterfly egg on milkweed plant (asclepia). This variety is Asclepia curassavica, also known as Scarlet milkweed or Bloodflower. Milkweeds produce toxic cardenolides, which the monarch will store to defend itself against predators.