To refresh (from 7th grade science class?), butterflies go through four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.
Friend says: 8-14 days till he emerges. He is on Day 7 and the chrysalis is getting lumpier, pointier. I believe the wings are forming inside! I’ll report how in the next post.
Cool feature: you know when he’s about to hatch because the chrysalis turns black or clear. Then it’s about 48 hours. Can’t wait.
He or she? The gender story is complicated.
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I watch the milkweed grow outside my living room window every year in anticipation of seeing the entire process, but I usually miss part of it. Sometimes I see dozens of caterpillars and the next thing I know, the milkweed is stripped and the caterpillars are gone. I’m jealous of your up close and personal experience!
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Can’t wait for the gender reveal party!
Seriously it must be magical to watch this process, ending as it does in the magnificent monarch butterfly . Love every single thing you post !!!
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You’re always funny, even better in person with the accent. And where do we find your scribblings these days? The Standard has changed.
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Exciting!
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