Anise Swallowtail Chrysalis
Papilio zelicaon (pupa)
The chrysalis is usually fixed to a stem, twig, or other firm surface by a silk girdle. It does not feed, instead reorganizing the larval body into the adult butterfly inside a tough pupal case. Its brown or green coloration helps it blend with dry stems or fresh plant growth. In cooler seasons it may remain dormant for months before emerging.
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- Anise Swallowtail Chrysalis
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