The final three chrysalis opened today. Each butterfly emerged while I wasn’t looking.
I think I just missed this one crawling out of his tight confines into the light; his wings still had a slight curve.
They have all flown out into the yard and are now seeking nectar. My crusade to add to the butterfly population isn’t over. I have a large pot of dill on my back porch and there are eleven caterpillars on its tender fronds eating and growing rapidly. What fun!
I totally messed up yesterday. I spotted a monarch caterpillar on a milkweed plant. I should have took part of the plant and the caterpillar and put them in a safe place. An hour later he was gone and I suspect a bird or something was the culprit.
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Maybe, if he was large enough, and full enough of the milkweed he left to make a chrysalis. Monarch’s have an amazing looking chrysalis. My sister once spotted one on a plant in her garden and it was fascinating.
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We used to gather caterpillars as kids..feed them and watch the process. It is amazing.
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It is…once you get hooked it’s hard to stop looking for them. I’m wondering how the butterflies made out in the torrential rain we had last night. I am sure whatever instinct God has give them to stop eating and create the chrysalis, is also in place to know where to shelter in rain.
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Yes, their chrysalises are amazing… almost resembles a green chili pepper! 😊 👍
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Kathy, just discovered this touching blog and thought you might enjoy reading his post. Like you, this gentleman “rescued” a Black Swallowtail caterpillar.
http://tywkiwdbi.blogspot.com/2019/05/starting-new-phase-of-life.html
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Thanks Janie…loved the blog. Thanks so much for the link.
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Oh, my! Such fun!! Particularly as the snow lies several inches think right outside my window as I comment on your butterflies! Popping in to say hello. Have a great weekend. Smiles xx
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Hi Selina, I will be adding an update to the butterfly saga on my new garden blog. I’ll try to post a link on this blog when I do so. Thanks so much.
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