Chrysalis

[SpookyShoe]

Pretty sure it's a monarch. I can see the wings inside of the skin of the chrysalis.

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[MissS]

I think that you are right. Since it is black it will eclose (open) today!

I just learned something too. I didn't know that the monarchs would breed the whole year through.

[Nan6b]

Congratulations! Let us know what happens!

[pondgardener]

Yes, pictures too if possible!

[SpookyShoe]

The cocoon was vacated, but it happened when I wasn't looking.

[MissS]

I'm so glad that it is out and about. Are they there all year with you?

[SpookyShoe]

There's a very large migration through Texas coming from and going to Mexico in the Spring and in the Fall. But a small population of monarchs stay in Texas and don't migrate at all.

[MissS]

There's a very large migration through Texas coming from and going to Mexico in the Spring and in the Fall. But a small population of monarchs stay in Texas and don't migrate at all.

A population that breeds all year too. That truly is a blessing. With current events in Mexico, it just may come to the Texas and Florida populations that keep the Monarchs in existence.

[Ginger2778]

The cocoon was vacated, but it happened when I wasn't looking.

Monarchs usually eclose by 10 am. Only takes about 2 minutes, then another 5 or 6 for them to pump fluid into their wings to form correctly. If it doesn't happen then, it won't most likely.

[Nan6b]

Well, I'm glad it got out and on its way.

[SpookyShoe]

While I was watching a monarch caterpillar in the traditional J shape it takes before turning itself into a chrysalis, I found an actual chrysalis hanging on an angel wing. It's the same angel statuette that a previous chrysalis was on.

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[SpookyShoe]

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I feel things are going to happen in the next day or so. You can see the wings inside of the chrysalis.

[SpookyShoe]

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Happening soon!

[PlainJane]

So cool!

[Ginger2778]

0401200756b.jpgHappening soon!

Should happen this am, if not already.

[SpookyShoe]

Not yet..... I'm sitting in my outdoor chair staring at it.

[MissS]

I am glad that you are going to see this!!!

[Growing Coastal]

Beautiful! I didn't know they went transparent.

[Ginger2778]

Well if it hasn't enclosed by now, it's not likely to be too healthy,(☹) but who knows, maybe you'll get lucky. Only about 1 in 10 actually makes it without distortions or premature death.

[SpookyShoe]

Nothing has happened. Maybe it's dead.