I am following the progress of 2 Large White butterfly pupae which it would appear are going to over-winter as a chrysalis. The first one I found (pupa 1)was already in the chrysalis stage and the second (pupa 2) changed from a caterpillar and developed into a pupa in a day. I spotted it at 6.54am (yes I am up and out and about that early)and when I checked it in the afternoon at 2.48pm it had changed!! How quick is that!! They are both on my garage, pupa 1 is tucked under the fascia and pupa 2 is tucked under the brickwork above a window. I shall have to remember to tell my window cleaner to leave this window, he will think I am nutty when I tell him why!
A fascinating project for you (and me,lol!) to follow Pam! And how handy for you to have them conveniently situated as they are!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise that they changed into pupa quite so quickly either........I shall certainly be following their progress with interest!
Don't forget to tell the window cleaner now!!! lol.
I won't forget, Ruth! They are due next Monday!.lol!
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