Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor) chrysalis R4010 London, ON PFN

Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor) pupa.

London, Ontario, Canada.

August 17, 2017.

 

This chrysalis changed colour very quickly. The night before this shot was taken, it was completely green.

 

This chrysalis was formed on August 2nd. By the following morning, the wings and body have turned black.

 

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