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Orange-Barred Sulphur - Phoebis philea
Copyright © 2006 Brian E Womble

Orange-Barred Sulphur - Phoebis philea
Naples (Golden Gate Estates), Collier County, Florida, USA
January 13, 2006
Size: Approx. 3.25 cm
This chrysalis appears to be brand-spankin' new.

Otherwise, I can't figure out why it is so translucent and seemingly ony "half-filled".

Perhaps brains bigger than mine can provide some illumination on this phenom.
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Contributed by Brian E Womble on 1 February, 2006 - 10:12am
Last updated 16 August, 2007 - 12:35pm

Room to grow perhaps? A litt
Room to grow perhaps? A little air pocket? Look more like a leaf this way too.
… Kort, 5 October, 2006 - 2:24pm login or register to post comments

I agree
I have one in my house right now and it looked just like this when it was a fresh chrysalis.
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 29 September, 2006 - 7:31am login or register to post comments

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