The Life of a Monarch, Part 8

{continued from part seven}
{To catch up on the rest of the series, here is part one}

Yesterday I posted about how two of the caterpillars had already hung themselves in a "J" shape (in preparation for their chrysalis). Later yesterday, after I posted, the first caterpillar molted, and formed his/her chrysalis. Sadly, I wasn't there to get pictures or video since I was in a class. :) But here are some of the pictures I did get.

 I thought it was neat that when the chrysalis had just formed, it was very wrinkly, but it smoothed out so fast. :) Now that these two caterpillars are "packed away" for a few weeks, I will try to keep you posted on caterpillar number three (I think his name is Pete Norris, right Section D?). ;) I think Section A named theirs Tallulah, and Section B named theirs Jay Junior. So let's just say that Tallulah and Jay Junior have already made their chrysalises. We're still waiting on Pete Norris. :P


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{continue to part nine}