Note damaged wing. It was able to fly.
Monarch caterpillar
Monarch egg laid on the underside of a common milkweed leaf. Identifiable by the distinctive edges present, and the black within the egg (head of the larvae).
Just off the trail, few steps in - One of two observations I’ve made in this area
One of two observations made at this stand (other was captured Jun 1st, 2023 8:58am EST, uploaded June 2nd, 2023 3:17pm EST).
One of two observations made at this stand (other was captured Jun 1st, 2023 8:51am EST, uploaded June 2nd, 2023 3:13pm EST).
Confirmed as hesperis matronalis through binoculars, unkept wild garden. Drive by.