Nothing is more exciting than watching the birth of a baby. When that baby is a new butterfly, well, it is quite fascinating! Each butterfly 'baby' is so unique that to be able to capture it in pictures is…well, see for yourself. Here's the birth of a Giant Swallowtail (
Papilio cresphontes).
First, there was the egg. After five days, the egg darkened and the head of the larva (caterpillar) became visible.
A little hole was made and…
here I come!
Almost there,
Oooh come on, come on…
Yes! I did it!
Now it is time to go and find something to eat.
First, there was the egg. After five days, the egg darkened and the head of the larva (caterpillar) became visible.
A little hole was made and…
here I come!
Oooh come on, come on…
Yes! I did it!
Now it is time to go and find something to eat.
