Monarch Chrysalis Formation - Step 1 exit the skin


Posted by Leo Keeler on Thu Jul 24, 2014 12:33 pm

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In my previous post of a Monarch, I mentioned how amazing it is to watch the caterpillar form a chrysalis.  The process starts with it hanging from high point in the form of a J.  A day or so later, it will straighten out and the antenna will shrivel as all moisture is pulled into the body.  It also spins a small web which it jams its rear claws into, and after much watching and testing of patience :-(, it splits the skin beginning at the bottom.  It comes out like an "ALIEN" (yes I'm referencing the movie) secreting a green gel that helps it form the final chrysalis.
 
Step 2 to will be posted soon :-)
 
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by Carol Clarke on Thu Jul 24, 2014 4:17 pm
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Great to be able to see the different stages in such detail Leo. Nicely done.
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by PaiR on Thu Jul 24, 2014 7:39 pm
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Would be great to watch this sequence in person. Thanks for sharing this development from Cat to Chrysalis.
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by Tom Whelan on Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:30 pm
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Fine behavior image - nice one.
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by Bill Whala on Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:34 pm
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Great image. I'm looking forward to following the progress.
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by wtracyparnell on Fri Jul 25, 2014 9:22 am
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I have done this and it is a fun process, look forward to it.
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by Matthew Pugh on Sat Jul 26, 2014 5:43 am
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Hi

I can see this is building into a stunning story of images - an its a pleasure to see

All the best
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