Ready To Eclose
By Diohio
19 Mar, 2008
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The Monarch pupa is also called a chrysalis. In 9-15 days, depending on how warm it is, the chrysalis will start to get clear just before the butterfly is ready to come out.
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Hi Diohio,
You are deeply into habitat gardening, by the photos and the depth of your knowledge. I'm sure this is the way of the future...we are stewards of the environment. You are also an accomplished wildlife photographer, the picture of the monarch chrysalis is amazing. they have to be one of the most beautiful things nature has produced...they look like fine green jade with gold spots.. Congrats...looking forward to your summer postings.
19 Mar, 2008
Thank you very much Lori. I agree, we are stewards. The Monarch chrysalis fascinates me.
19 Mar, 2008
Agree with Lori - Alan Titchmarsh described butterflys as 'flying jewellery', which I thought was nice.
19 Mar, 2008
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What else?
See who else is growing Asclepias syriaca Common Milkweed.
See who else has plants in genus Asclepias.
This photo is of "Milkweed, Common" in Diohio's garden
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How Lovely u can see the butterfly inside wow :)
19 Mar, 2008