Red Admiral Chrysalis
Vanessa atalanta (chrysalis)
The chrysalis hangs suspended from a silk pad on vegetation, fences, or other sheltered surfaces near the larval food plant. It does not feed, instead reorganizing its body inside a firm pupal case. Its mottled colors and small metallic-looking spots help it blend with dry leaves and stems. When disturbed, it can twitch sharply, a simple but effective way to startle small predators or parasites.
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Growth chain
- Red Admiral Caterpillar
- Red Admiral Chrysalis
- Red Admiral