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chrysalis - Euphydryas phaeton
Copyright © 2012 jeffmoore

chrysalis - Euphydryas phaeton
Lyon Twp, oakland County, Michigan, USA
June 8, 2012
Size: 15-20 mm
Can anyone tell me who this chrysalis belongs to? The plant is a purple coneflower (Echinacea sp.) Any suggestions on hatching it?

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Contributed by jeffmoore on 9 June, 2012 - 11:23am
Last updated 14 June, 2012 - 6:00pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Mike Quinn, 14 June, 2012 - 6:00pm login or register to post comments

Definitely!
No question, this is a Variegated Fritillary pupa. They have been quite common this year. I love raising them, as they are easy to care for and have spectacular larvae a pupae.
… Brett Budach, 10 June, 2012 - 1:15am login or register to post comments

 
oops
When it hatched it was a Baltimore Checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton).
… jeffmoore, 14 June, 2012 - 2:26pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you!
Thank you!
… jeffmoore, 10 June, 2012 - 7:38am login or register to post comments

chrysalis
This one looks close but I'm no expert -- - Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia). Beautiful chrysalis.
… Ilona L., 9 June, 2012 - 11:40am login or register to post comments

 
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
… jeffmoore, 10 June, 2012 - 7:36am login or register to post comments

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