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Hanging in "J"...

7/6/2015

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The same two larvae from yesterday. On the right in front,the larva is hanging in "J". On the left, the larva has just shed it's skin revealing the chrysalis (pupa). Now, all will be quiet on the outside, while inside, a rapid metamorphosis is occurring. The old parts of the caterpillar will transform into the beautiful parts of the butterfly.  This process takes about 9 days.
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    I am a resident of Cockeysville, Maryland. I am a pediatric nurse by trade. My husband Steve and I are avid gardeners with particular interest in pollinators, especially Monarch Butterflies.

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