Monarch Surgery

One of my Monarch chrysalids fell in its enclosure.There was no damage,but the chrysalis must hang for the butterfly to freely emerge.Monarchs caterpillars weave a silk button into which they hook the cremaster ( the black stalk) So when it fell ( guess the silk button weakened somehow)I had to tie dental floss around the cremaster ( the black stalk) then pin the floss to the top of the enclosure .The procedure was a success.:)

[Issi Bannerman]

Excellent Hope! Thanks for that great image and the explanation!

[Paula McLaughlin]

Sounds like a delicate sort of surgery--wonderful macro image!

[Nancy]

You r. Amazing!

[BeckyS]

Wow! Impressed

[Julie Duncan]

Congratulations, Doctor! Amazing procedure and photograph! :)

[Kim Harper]

Oh wow, you're a masterful surgeon and photographer! Love this story and photo Hope. You're a lifesaver. FAV

[Graeme Stevens]

Excellent shot

[Kane Arlow]

Glad to hear the surgery was a success. Great macro too.

[Brigette]

oh wow. good on you! its a lovely shot I'd love to see a series of the process.

[Bill Fenske]

Glad it was a success! super macro!

[Debbie]

you are a butterfly vet!!! very cool Hope

[Amanda Powell]

Great shot!!

[Dawn Moder]

Wow great close up!

[Lisa Poland]

Good save!

[Creative Fool]

Such a cool thing to do! I am in awe of your undertaking as well as your repair job! Great shot!

[Rachel]

Fascinating!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

That is awesome! You are a monarch surgeon!! I just passed along the monarch teacher network info to my sister. She actually does something similar with Painted Ladies so I encouraged her to do both! This is a fascinating shot!

[Cindy]

Hopefully it will be ok, love the shot.

[Sue Wilde]

Oh! So well done

[Margaret Obey]

Wow Hope, well done. I am in awe! Fav

[Trinda Love]

Wow, interesting and wonderful

[Lisa Stein]

Way to save the day! Sounds like a delicate operation. wonderful capture and great story!

[Debs Stott]

Thanks for the story and sharing the detail in the image.

[Nicole]

hehe you learn something newe here everyday :) Thanks for sharing and makes a great shot as well!

[Andrew]

wow great shot.

[Daisy]

Fantastic shot and narrative, interesting

[Sally Ings]

Fabulous close up capture! That butterfly now has an excellent chance at life!

[Robyn]

Thanks for the information. It's amazing what we can learn on 365. Great close up

[Francoise]

wow! At first the picture did not speak to me of insects and cocoons, but rather some sort of arty glass. Gorgeous.

[Jan Harris]

Such an interesting shot.

[Lyn Berriman]

Well saved! Such an interesting shot, and a fav!

[CINDY JOHNSON]

wow very cool

[Kathy]

Fabulous photo and interesting narrative. I did not know this about monarch butterflies and have never met anyone who takes such care in preserving them.

[Patukka]

Fascinating detail shot.

[Call me Joe]

Super great shot--High 5 !!!!!

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Great detail in the shot and your commentary.

[Rachel]

Fascinating, brilliant shot

[Lisa Pouncy]

That's dedication for you. An interesting shot and I'm glad your surgery was successful xx

[Tremerryn]

Oh fantastic! Great detail and narrative.

[Kay Hodges]

Great shot and I hope it survives nicely

[cheryl]

amazing!!

[Milanie]

Wow - that is absolutely amazing - just to even know what to do is amazing not to mention be able to do it and then shoot it to teach us! Love it!