Chrysalis stares into the future

Posted on August 16, 2011 by klemp
Chrysalis for Battus Philenor

Chrysalis for Battus Philenor

At the top of the chrysalis for the pipevine swallowtail butterfly there are patterns that mimic eyes, nose and ears. The string around the neck is woven by the caterpillar before it changes into this shape.

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