What Insect Eggs Jiggle Like Tiny Jumping Beans?

Question

Well last year I really enjoyed watching monarchs on a few milkweed plants. So this year I let milkweed grow where ever it came up. But on a top most young leaf, on the underside of one, it’s covered with tiny yellow eggs. My best guess would be ladybug, BUT occasionally a few will jiggle, then the whole batch, like a wave all jiggles. It’s really odd. Just curious what this could be? I thought monarchs were the only insect to lay eggs on this somewhat poisonous plant. And I know they only lay single eggs here and there. Never in a massive cluster. Any clue what this might be?

Answer 1

Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to see the eggs in question. They could, very well, be ladybug eggs getting ready to hatch. Unfortunately, I can't be of much assistance without seeing them, though.

This article will help you to ID these eggs:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/ladybug-egg-larvae-information.htm

Answer 2

Well…. I didn't have a photo when I posted, got one now only now I don't see how to upload it. Wonderful.

Answer 3

Unfortunately, you will have to upload it with a new question. There is no way to post one once the post is already up.