Painted Lady

The butterflies emerge

This picture shows the underside of the wing.

Any guesses?

Any guesses what type of butterfly these caterpillars will turn into?

if you have any ideas please leave a comment on this post.

caterpillar to chrysalis

The caterpillars are now in the chrysalis stage.

CATERPILLAR WATCH

The caterpillars have moved to the top of the container and attached themselves to the lid, in preparation for making cocoons.

CATERPILLAR WATCH: end of first week

The caterpillars have doubled in size

Caterpillar Watch: Day Four

The caterpillars are growing bigger. They seem to be enjoying their food!

Caterpillar Watch: Day Three

The caterpillars are growing bigger and starting to produce the silky susbtance used to make cocoons.

Caterpillar Watch: Day Two

DAY TWO:

The caterpillars are active and feeding.

Their food supply is at the base of the container.

Caterpillar Watch: The caterpillars arrive

The caterpillars arrived by post on 5 September.