Raising Butterflies- Stage 2

Our caterpillars have started their transformation to the next stage of their life cycle.  Each caterpillar attaches itself with  a sticky substance to the lid of the jar.  They then hang in a “j” position and shed their exoskeleton. This reveals the chrysalis that is underneath. Now the caterpillar is a pupa. Its body changes to liquid inside the chrysalis and then reforms to be a butterfly.

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