Pupa

This is a Gulf Fritillary chrysalis. I like the unusual shape. It looks like a dead leaf.

Thank you for your kind comments on yesterday's butterfly pic! :0)

[Rick Schies]

Amazing aren't they?

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Terry H]

I think this Gulf Frittata Chrysathingy is Awesome! HA! Will google this later but until then, this is a perfect pic and must Fav! So clear, awesome color and POV!

[Carolyn White]

@thendrix58 Thank you Terry for the fav and the good laugh! I needed that! :0)

[👑 AnaZad]

Yes, it looks like a dead leaf. Very interesting shape. Fav.

[Milanie]

Thanks for the information - may have to take a second look at what I thought were dead leaves! Great shot.

[Livia]

Nature is amazing! Lovely shot of the pupa. 8)

[Paul Myers]

Very nice. I have a feeling my shot today is going to look like your shot today very soon.

[Rach_who]

Looks like a little alien form.

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful

[Pam Hawkes]

Well spotted Carolyn! It does look like a leaf. Nice capture.

[Dione Giorgio]

I wouldn't have realised it's not a dead leaf if you hadn't said so. Gorgeous capture.

[Netkonnexion]

Lovely. Great detail.

[Jean Tookey]

A lovely composition. Great colour and focus. Isn't nature wonderfull.!

[Allison Maltese]

Beautifully photographed.

[Yvonne]

Wonderful detail, Carolyn. It really does look like a dead leaf--fantastic find.

[Peter de Graaff]

Great find

[richard saffold]

you have such a great eye for spotting these things.

[Diana Moss]

Beautiful capture

[elkehochban]

Awesome find!

[Jane]

Gorgeous shot ♥

[carol white]

Wonderful shot!!

[Dawn Wilson]

Great find!

[Cindy McFarland]

Yes it does! Love your focus and DOF.

[Claire]

Wow! Maybe that is a protection thing - looking like a leaf. Very cool shot

[❀ Lynn]

Great capture. Haven't see one shaped like this before.

[Pyrrhula]

Great to captured this part of there life ,