We Have Chrysalises

All the caterpillars have now transformed into gorgeous, jade green, gold-spangled chrysalises.

The caterpillar will completely dissolve and reconstruct itself inside the chrysalis before emerging as an adult butterfly.

It will take between 8 and 15 days before the butterfly ecloses (emerges from the chrysalis). Temperature greatly influence the length of time. With the peculiar weather we've been having in Portland, it is anyone's guess what day they might emerge. This is the period of quiet waiting and anticipation.