If a predator were to look closely at you, they might see the outlines of your wings, antennae or abdomen. They might even see
that you are an immobile butterfly in the making.
Defenses are few for a strung up statue…
-K. D’Angelo (from Butterfly Dimension)
Be the first to correctly identify which species of butterfly this chrysalis will become and WIN a set of 4 assorted Butterfly Note Cards!
(Spots of Color shown above). Each signed by Award Winning Artist, Lorac. Visit our Butterfly Shop to view other card styles available.
To enter the contest, leave us a comment with your “best guess”. You will find the “comments” link at the top of this blog post and good luck!
Contest Ended Midnight, June 30, 2010
The answer to the Mystery Chrysalis is shown below…
I am a Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor) Buttterfly…. One of Mother Nature’s many wonderful mysteries set aflutter.
I think it is an anise swallowtail butterfly.
Is this the pupae for a Ariadne merione (Common Castor)?
Thanks for your guess Ben, but sorry, this chrysalis is not the Ariadne merione (Common Castor). Feel free to guess again!
Vickie