It was just a joke, naming "my" BST cat and subsequent butterfly "Killer", but the name stuck.
The joke was just, oh, this butterfly is going to be the one who manifests the famous "butterfly effect" and changes global warming back to normal and also cleans up the oceans, etc.
It came about because I was being teased about trying to protect a butterfly that would likely end up a bird's dinner. I said, oh no, this is Killer the Avenging Butterfly and birds better watch out!
That was all while I still hoped Killer would do his butterfly thing while it was still September. Now, it's clear Killer is a hibernating Avenging Butterfly, so I need to find him an outdoor home. (Or her.)
I located a great spot inside the large gardenia next to the shed in the back yard. Gardenias are evergreens so he would continue to be hidden away and somewhat protected in there. Also, it's on the south side of the building and protected by the building's outer wall. Plus, it's right next to my potting area so I can sorta keep an eyeball on Killer's situation there. Birds aren't real likely to be checking that place out, either.
I was looking at the bush today, considering which inner branch would be best, and I found these odd teeny pillowy dough-like things that seem to be cocoons of some kind. I posted these pics in the Bug ID forum too and hope somebody will know what they are!
Not the greatest pictures but worth a try!
I thought I'd post about it here too, when I go ahead and move Killer out there. Probably not until next week. For now he's safe next to my work table in the bedroom.
I hope.
