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Olympia Marble Chrysalis - Euchloe olympia
Copyright © 2006 Jay Cossey

Olympia Marble Chrysalis - Euchloe olympia
Lambton, Ontario, Canada
May 28, 2006
The Olympia Marble caterpillar has transformed into this. What amazes me is how these creatures survive through the heat of summer, then the cold Canadian winter and emerge next Spring. They certainly are well camouflaged.

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Contributed by Jay Cossey on 31 May, 2006 - 11:22am
Last updated 31 May, 2006 - 12:43pm

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