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Published: 2017-08-20 19:46:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 472; Favourites: 54; Downloads: 0
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Hi, Well I went out for a short time this afternoon.The sky is getting cloudy, and we might have some rain later today. While out this morning, I noticed a lack of big Monarch Caterpillars,well this is why. I found this one just starting to form a Chrysalis.You can see the anchor points on the left part of the pic...silken threads...that the Chrysalis will hang from.Also, the Caterpillar has a different look to it.. a waxy look, compared to normal.I marked the location of this one in my GPS and I put up a marker twig, so I can easily find it over the next 8 - 15 days, about the average time it takes for the process to be complete. I really want t get a pic of it just emerged, with folded up wings..then I will have a 100% complete cycle in my gallery... Egg, Caterpillar, Chrysalis, "just emerged", and one hardening the wings for flight. I'm missing just the Emerged pic.
I just hope it doesn't happen while I'm at work, like the last one I found a few years ago...
Here it is on the next day...
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Awesome! I would love to see one of these beauties one day. Feel free to submit to my group 
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This is a very lovely photo of a very good baby bug, I will be awaiting more photos of it. Hopefully you don't miss any steps!
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