The caterpillar known as #1 had changed overnight to a light green pupa/chrysalis (lower center), whereas #2 was still a caterpillar (upper right), although #2 had a distinct curved shape on its twig. Mom decided to come back a little later and try to get photos of #2 in the process of changing. Well, by the time she returned about 2 hours later she saw she was almost too late: #1 looked like this (darker):
and #2 looked like this:
She took lots more pictures as the day went by, but of course today would be the day when it was very cloudy out, and not too good for natural light photos. Anyway, this evening, both of them are brownish, look like the twigs they are attached to - #1 has the following appearance:
So we don't expect much more to happen over the next 10-12 days, and don't even know if these two are planning to stay dormant all winter, or will be emerging as butterflies in about 12-15 days' time. But we will be sure to let you know!
How fascinating! I hope that we get to see butterflies soon!
ReplyDeleteWe didn't realise they changed so quickly. It is very exciting.
ReplyDeletewow!
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purrin
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Abby
How exciting! About the only thing we see these days are cicada skins. Not especially fun.
ReplyDeleteOh this is so exciting. I've never seen this before. You guys rock!
ReplyDeleteI love watching this. Hey, our post keeps going into cyberspace :-(
ReplyDeleteSuper kewl. Excellent observations by your Mom and Dad!
ReplyDeleteI bet if you were to nom on them, they are crackly and crunchy on the outside with a creamy center.
Ewwww, Audrey!
ReplyDeleteIsn't nature amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is SO cool! Although, like Audrey, I might be tempted to munch on them. It's probably a good thing my human hasn't taken in any caterpillars since I've been here.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! We didn't know they changed so fast! Nature is incredible!
ReplyDeleteI am always tempted to munch on anything.
ReplyDeleteThis is SO exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are really cool and I think it would be better to wait until they're butterflies before nomming them because then they'd be fun AND a snack.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what kind of butterflies they turn into!
ReplyDeleteHow totally cool!!!!! We will be watching for more on the subject.
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We think this is so cool! We can't wait to see what these guys do!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! I can't wait to see how this turns out.
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