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20-JUL-2014 Christine Hanrahan

polygonia chrysalis

Larose Forest

As described in the next image, a couple of days ago this was a caterpillar forming the J-position, prior to pupating. Today, this beautiful chrysalis was found, the caterpillar now undergoing the transformation into a pretty butterfly, possibly the Question Mark.

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Jim Coffman21-Jul-2014 13:15
Wow, I would have walked right passed this!!
Guest 21-Jul-2014 12:44
The pupate is so intriguing, to think of what goes on within the cloak wrapper. V
pkocinski21-Jul-2014 11:47
Wonderful information about the changes going on with this caterpillar - I enjoyed it. Maybe we get to see what it will become...
Stephanie21-Jul-2014 11:22
Isn't nature fascinating??? Incredible discovery and information Christine! V
Don21-Jul-2014 10:57
Camouflaged like a dry leaf. A good photo.
Yvonne21-Jul-2014 10:57
Wonderful to see, always magical! v
hayl21-Jul-2014 10:51
Amazing photos of the caterpillar and then this chrysalis. Hope you get to see the resulting butterfly.
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