Often a new chrysalis will appear lumpy, lopsided or an unexpected color. This picture shows the normal appearance of a new chrysalis for the first couple hours of development. Note the yellow and white stripes resembling the caterpillar's skin. These will disappear and the chrysalis hardens.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Chrysalis minutes old
Often a new chrysalis will appear lumpy, lopsided or an unexpected color. This picture shows the normal appearance of a new chrysalis for the first couple hours of development. Note the yellow and white stripes resembling the caterpillar's skin. These will disappear and the chrysalis hardens.

