When I checked our chrysalis on Friday, it was still bright green and full.  And on Saturday, it was dry and empty.  I didn't get to see the butterfly emerge, but it must have, because it's gone.  So, now we know that Eric Carle did his homework when he wrote the story The Very Hungry Caterpillar.  With some butterflies, the pupal stage lasts about 2 weeks. And now we know that the Black Swallowtail butterfly falls into this group.  

 

Isn't it cool to learn new stuff?  Especially from children's books.  ;)  I love it!!!

 

 

HAPPY SUMMER!!!