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Morning Cloak Caterpillar

Nymphalis antiopa

Description:

It is in the J position because it is about to form a chrysalis!! I've watched one turn into a chrysalis and it takes less than a couple minutes to complete! Not too sure how long it takes to turn into the morning clock butterfly but it was very interesting to watch. The San Diego Botanic Garden has a Bird and Butterfly section in the Hamilton Childrens Garden to see such transformations!

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3 Comments

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Nice finding,

Dangermouse
Dangermouse 12 years ago

Brilliant spotting! Well done! :D

Pwnie
Pwnie 12 years ago

CUTE! I can't believe you spotted this guy! What a weird place to "chrysalize."

jprat001
Spotted by
jprat001

Encinitas, California, USA

Spotted on May 3, 2011
Submitted on May 13, 2011

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