We have been releasing two Monarch butterflies every day. The kids love them because they stay in their hands for a long time. We have some more chrysalids and caterpillars. The Monarch's chrysalid is green, like a jade. They really look like gems, with specks of gold. We also have a pink chrysalids. I have been trying to research if it is a Monarch too but I have not been able to find information. The caterpillar was very similar to the Monarch but it had 3 sets of horns and the stripes were different. We are hoping it is a different butterfly.
Update: June 1st, 2006. I think I know what the other caterpillar/chrysalid was. A queen butterfly caterpillar, Danaus gilippus. A very close relative of the monarch. It is brown instead of orange. We gave some chrysalids to Hailey and Andie so we never saw them open.
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