Spicebush Chrysalis

The orange caterpillars from yesterday's shot will form this chrysalis when they pupate.

[Esther Rosenberg]

wow, neat!

[Peter Dulis]

interesting

[Mags]

Very unusual! Almost looks like a curled up leaf with the color.

[Diana]

Nature is so amazing and there is so much to learn.

[LManning (Laura)]

I would never have known that's what it was. Great find and so interesting!

[Susan Wakely]

Fascinating to see.

[Kim Forman]

This is wonderful!

[Krista Marson]

looks like a dried up leaf!

[Kate]

@blueberry1222 That’s its defense mechanism

[KoalaGardens🐨]

great find!

[KV]

Cool!

[CAT Carter19]

I love how knowledgable you are on the subject of butterflies - you know all the correct scientific terms its very interesting - so does the orange caterpillar become an all-orange butterfly?

[Islandgirl]

Wow how interesting!

[Milanie]

Fascinating - would never have guessed it would become a butterfly

[GaryW]

Very cool!

[Jane Pittenger]

Great golden glow

[Kate]

@catcarter19 See my picture for July 4th to see the butterfly which is black with blue and orange accents. Also, I've been researching butterflies and caterpillars and talking to the staff at the butterfly garden to learn.