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Danaus plexippus (pupa)
I believe this to be a male chrysalis. Added a third shot to show gender. Stunning colours -- one of nature marvels!
Milkweed on the side of a rural highway.
Spotted on Jul 8, 2012
Submitted on Sep 30, 2012
8 Comments
Thanks Gerry and Wendy!
Great spotting: beautiful series!
Wonderful series!
It is possible to tell gender from the chysalis! I've added a third picture that shows that this is a male!
Wow... I didn't know you could sex a monarch chrysalis! Fascinating.
Here's what I found:
http://www.mymonarchguide.com/2008/09/is...
Amazing!
Superb spotting !!!
so beautifull!