Val, we have a black swallowtail in a jar on a stick just like that! I think we're due to hatch in two more weeks. Caught the caterpillar in the garden.
Last night Henry and I noticed unsavory looking changes in the crysalis. We worried and shrugged. This morning when Riley checked there was a fully dried gorgeous butterfly! It was so exciting! And beautiful! I'll post pictures … somewhere. Maybe on fb. What fun. :o)
Val, we have a black swallowtail in a jar on a stick just like that! I think we're due to hatch in two more weeks. Caught the caterpillar in the garden.
Oh, take pictures! Black swallowtail? I have to go look that up.
I love caterpillars and butterflies. Tim was so matter-of-fact telling me about the cocoon, but I was all excited.
Our next door neighbor taught me about monarchs, and then I was hooked.
A year later, we had cecropia moths, amazing.
Caterpillars are so strange and miraculous.
love, Val
Last night Henry and I noticed unsavory looking changes in the crysalis. We worried and shrugged. This morning when Riley checked there was a fully dried gorgeous butterfly! It was so exciting! And beautiful! I'll post pictures … somewhere. Maybe on fb. What fun. :o)