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kayreSix pics this time... I just couldn't cut it down any further. Rather ickygrosscool still, but gorgeous at the end at least! Apologies for the scratches, the process happened in a cheap plastic aquarium.
After the caterpillar-to-chrysalis adventure, I brought chrysalis #1 out where I could keep a close eye on it. Less than an hour later, it suddenly split open!
The distended lower abdomen is full of fluid that will be pumped into the wings.
Just beginning to unfold.
Fully expanded, drying and resting.
It's a boy! As indicated by the spots on the lower wings, apparently. Released him in (of course) our butterfly garden.
After the caterpillar-to-chrysalis adventure, I brought chrysalis #1 out where I could keep a close eye on it. Less than an hour later, it suddenly split open!
The distended lower abdomen is full of fluid that will be pumped into the wings.
Just beginning to unfold.
Fully expanded, drying and resting.
It's a boy! As indicated by the spots on the lower wings, apparently. Released him in (of course) our butterfly garden.
