Pipevine Swallowtail Chrysalis (empty)

Description:

This is just the shell of a chrysalis. A small hole in the top is where a parasitic wasp or fly emerged. All that is left is an empty swallowtail chrysalis with the typical silk thread in the midsection.

Habitat:

The garden is about half an acre of native plants specifically planted for wildlife. The main water source is a pond that is filtered by two gravel streams. It is on a peninsula by Lake Lewisville.