Once again this year, I ordered painted lady butterfly caterpillars from Insect Lore. And once again, we weren't disappointed.
Our caterpillars arrived about 2 weeks ago, and within 4 days all the caterpillars had become a chrysalis.
This morning the hatching began.
I love how these butterflies like to stay around for a little while after being released from their "house". They seem to enjoy being held for a while before flying up into the trees.
We did this last spring and it was great!! I am visiting you from Science Sunday!
ReplyDeleteWe just released our painted ladies this morning. Ours sat on our fingers like that too - so much fun to see them flying off to freedom!
ReplyDeleteoh, we did this a few weeks ago & it was fabulous! It never fails to amaze!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!
Would love to invite you to link up some of your fun at the Sunday showcase - a kis activity linky party
Bernadette
http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com
Wow! I love how you were able to get them sit on your hand!
ReplyDeleteHow neat that they stuck around for a while!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to try this! You just inspired me! Thanks for sharing it at The Sunday Showcase.
ReplyDeleteAimee @ Classified: Mom