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Queen Caterpillar Getting Ready To Shed

Started by web0178230, 08/19/2007 01:51AM
Posted 08/19/2007 01:51AM Opening Post
[COLOR="Purple"]Noticed Friday that we have a few 'pillars this fall. Looks like they are all Queen 'pillars and not Monarchs. Didn't have any 'pillars this spring for some reason.

This one is hanging in the "J" position preparing to shed its skin and pupate. It's in a good spot so I should be able to document things from here out.

It looks a little small to me which may mean that it has been infected with a fly larva and won't make it to full butterfly glory. We'll know in about a week!
Bill[/COLOR]

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Posted 08/19/2007 02:05PM #1
[COLOR="Purple"]This happened quickly! I got the paper this morning at 6:15am and the 'pillar was still hanging in the "J" position. By 8:30am, the chrysalis was there and the old skin was gone.
Bill[/COLOR]

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