This is rose petal; our painted lady butterfly that emerged first. To everyone's dismay it was full of energy, eager to fly and explore not giving everyone a chance to hold it.
This is Buttercap, whose chrysalis fell down unattached. When Buttercap emerged it's wings were crumpled and weak, not having been able to let them hang to dry. We had a similar experience last year with a butterfly and were sad to have it die. We were prepared as much as we could be for the same outcome this year once we saw the state of it's wings. Wow were we shocked when it flew off the plant we put it on. Elias commented that you can never tell what something will be able to do from looking at it. So true. We have seen the butterflies flying around the yard which is rewarding.
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