Monarch Chrysalis - Danaus plexippus

The chrysalis is clear, and you can see that the monarch inside is just about ready to emerge as an adult.

Habitat: Kept in an outdoor, mesh enclosure with milkweed to protect the chrysalides (and caterpillars) from predators; rural yard

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

It really does look perfect. Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  It's soooo cool to see them develop and finally emerge. Some are ready to fly away quickly, while others are more hesitant. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Too beautiful! Posted 3 years ago

The Monarch butterfly

The monarch butterfly or simply monarch is a milkweed butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. Other common names depending on region include milkweed, common tiger, wanderer, and black veined brown. It may be the most familiar North American butterfly, and is considered an iconic pollinator species.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young