From Caterpillars to Butterflies
These caterpillars were purchased with the intent of having our class get to know them after Spring Break 2020. Unfortunately, the world was quarantined due to the Corona Virus. Our class never had the chance to meet them.
Regardless, on March 18, these tiny little caterpillars arrived at Dr. Lester's home. She kept them in a cool place out of the direct sun and just a week later they seemed huge.
Day 1: March 18 Just Little Guys
Day 6: Much Bigger. Check out the Webs
Day 8
March 26, 2020
Caterpillars were found hanging from the lid of their jars first thing in the morning. A few were moving a lot. There is one in each jar at the bottom of the enclosure. Not sure what will happen to that one.
After a few days, the chrysalises were dry enough to be moved into the enclosure. In both cups, one chrysalis had fallen to the bottom of the cup. We placed the two cups in the little net enclosure too, just in case the butterflies might still hatch.
DAY 15
April 2, 2020
Three Painted Lady Butterflies greeted us in the afternoon.
DAY 18
April 6, 2020
All 10 Painted Ladies were ready to fly off into the sky after nibbling on orange slices for a few days.
