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Chrysalis - Danaus gilippus
Copyright © 2005 Sean McCann

Chrysalis - Danaus gilippus
Ft. Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, USA
August 27, 2005
The yellowish line along the upper margin actually appears bright gold to the eye. I do not know why my camera refuses to render this.
I guess I know why they are called Chrysalids now.

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Contributed by Sean McCann on 30 August, 2005 - 8:22am
Last updated 8 September, 2005 - 8:21am

For a really golden chrysalis,
check out the asian Large Tree Nymph butterfly here
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 1 September, 2005 - 3:48pm login or register to post comments

 
WOW!
Wow that's amazing! I've heard of the butterflies but I never seen the pupae before!
… Brittanie Christina McCormack, 17 July, 2006 - 6:54pm login or register to post comments

Monarch Butterfly Chrysalis
This chrysalis belongs to a monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus). See for comparison.
… David Schlachter, 30 August, 2005 - 10:14am login or register to post comments

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