After three weeks of observation and a lot of patience, we finally witnessed the full butterfly life cycle (with the exception of the egg). We watched as five tiny caterpillars ate for about 10 days until they could eat no more, resulting in five FAT caterpillars that shed their skin in preparation for their chrysalis. Once in the chrysalis, we watched as it changed colors - green to dark green to black. Finally, after about 10 more days, the beautiful painted ladies emerged.
Today, we set them free...
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