Wednesday, June 4, 2008

All Snug in Their Sleeping Bags

The caterpillars have all formed their chrysalises! I have to move them into the tent one of these days soon so they have room to stretch their little wings! This is one of the coolest birthday presents ever, I have to say. Their progress thus far:


Ten Painted Lady larvae
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Getting fat...
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really fat...
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beginning their chrysalises
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amazing change from the fatties they were 12 hours ago
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all ten tucked in!
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Additional Resources:

Painted Lady Butterflies

Bob and Otto

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

1 comment:

Mama Teaching 3 said...

Isn't that just a blast!?

Enjoy!