Our fourth caterpillar is just about ready to come out of its chrysalis and spread its wings. It’s an amazing thing to witness but I’m glad that this chapter is coming to a close. I have other plans for that table and we’re looking forward to put the milkweed outdoors.
Tag: #pupa
It’s a girl! Third monarch butterfly emerges
(I think)… The third monarch butterfly has emerged from its chrysalis and is getting ready to take off! The fourth one is still in a chrysalis (Not sure what’s the difference between a chrysalis and a pupa) and sadly the fifth monarch caterpillar died. But it’s always a wonderful feeling to see a brand new butterfly !
Monarch status update
Butterflies: 2 (gone)
Pupae: 1 (new!)
Caterpillars: 2
The bigger caterpillar is probably going to pupate in the next day or so as well
Monarch butterfly hatched when I wasn’t looking!
But I managed to carry it outside and it was able to get its wings working and fly…. I still have one chrysalis left to open and today discovered three new caterpillars!