We were surprised all the same to find a monarch chrysalis hidden in the garden. The enterprising caterpillar traveled more than 20 feet from its milkweed plant to spin its chrysalis in a safe place, out of sight among the African daisies that line our driveway.
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| A cleverly hidden monarch chrysalis, ready to hatch. |
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| The newly hatched butterfly unfolds and dries its wings, preparing for flight. |
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| The empty chrysalis is almost transparent, and far too small to hold a butterfly. |
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| The new butterfly unfolds and is ready to take flight. It's frail wings will carry it all the way to Mexico. |
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