Phenology Report: Monarchs: Part 6

I’ve been checking every day. Yesterday morning Sebastian’s chrysalis was the usual green with gold flecks. I began to wonder if the little bugger was dead. This morning the chrysalis was in full “translucent with wings showing through the skin” mode. That was quick! I took a photo but my chickenshit quasi-smart phone camera made a hash of it.

I can’t remember if I checked at night or not. I’m curious if the transition took a full 24 hours or just overnight. I’m betting on the latter. Won’t be long now. I am pleased.

Success is within my grasp!