Last Wednesday, a package arrived and in it was 30 painted lady caterpillars.
We moved them into individual cups, full of blended up MALLOW PLANT, which is a favorite amongst the caterpillars.
Now, we observe as they will eat, molt, eat, molt...eventually, they'll hang in a "J" shape to form their chrysalis.
EXCITING!!!!!
After 10-14 days, they'll emerge as a beautiful butterfly.
Currently, we're learning the body parts of a caterpillar. Do you know that they have 6 true legs and 10 prolegs? This is how they move:
We'll update you more, as we learn more about the life cycle of a painted lady butterfly!
Stay tuned...
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