The monarch life cycle - First flight
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Next morning, we found our newborn butterfly still in its cage, hanging next to its empty chrysalis. |
Perhaps it was too cold. Let's place the cage in the sun and see what happens! |
It worked! Now warmed up, the monarch begins opening and closing its new wings. |
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Now we know for sure: it's a boy! Here is a page explaining the main differences between a male and a female monarch |
Still somewhat clumsy, our butterfly fell down to the bottom of the cage. This time though, we can see that he is just fine. |
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| Yes! He can fly! | First landing: on a bush, just three feet away |
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Isn't he gorgeous? |
All photos - Copyright © 2004 - Spica & Gene
