Zebra Longwing chrysalis.

[cp]

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[rhodielady_47]

Are you buying your caterpillars and raising them?
That chrysalis is amazing--I've never seen one of them before. Thanks for sharing!
:)

[cp]

Nope, I'm just providing the host plants and the butterflies are happy to drop in and lay their eggs. Here in Florida, passionvine is a great plant to have--the flowers are amazing, but the vine itself is a host plant for several species of butterflies, including this one. I'm proud because I've always wanted to have a good butterfly garden, and it's finally there--most days lately that I walk outside there are a couple dozen butterflies hanging around! I recently put up a post with some other shots of caterpillars and butterflies from the garden, take a look if you like!: http://cp.livejournal.com/482647.html

[rhodielady_47]

Thank you--I will!
:D

[fluffyblanket]

Beautiful!

[cp]

Thanks! I'd never really seen one of these as a chrysalis and was really struck by the shiny metallic patches and other decorations. :)