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Change Today: Monarch Chrysalis Turns Black

Written by Jackie D'Elia  |  Published on February 10, 2011

Perhaps today will be the day this monarch emerges?

Monarch Chrysalis turns black
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  1. Carol says

    February 10, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Hi Jackie, It is so amazing to suddenly see the butterfly inside! Are you seeing any brown anywhere on the pupa? I hope not and soon as the top begins to spread open like an accordion you will know to be on the look out. I so hope it is OK!!

    • Jacqueline D'Elia says

      February 10, 2011 at 11:37 am

      Thanks Carol,
      So far so good. No brown spots. It was black this morning… but now appears more translucent in areas.

      I’ll keep you posted. I have a video cam set up nearby… and do hope I am able to capture it.

    • Jacqueline D'Elia says

      February 10, 2011 at 2:41 pm

      At 1:31pm today the butterfly emerged. I was able to video tape it – so I will be posting the video tonight. So far so good. I think it is a female. 🙂

  2. Indu Bheri says

    February 10, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    Oh Wow, how interesting!! I set up alerts to follow your post, I thought yesterday’s picture was awesome too!!
    Looking fwd for the video!!

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