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Tag: Metamorphosis

Update #2: The Legend Of The Headless Caterpillar

19 October 2021 ~ Carrie
Looking for that perfect pupating place

As mentioned in my earlier post, there were signs that the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail was approaching the final phase of its growth before metamorphosis. Little did I know that what happened after its dramatic color change would be quite a shocker…just in time for Halloween, the headless caterpillar!

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Update: Raising An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Caterpillar

15 October 2021 ~ Carrie

I’m happy to share that, yes, the caterpillar is still alive. And there’s a new development that leads me to believe that it’s nearly time for it to form its chrysalis, heralding its impending transformation into a beautiful butterfly!

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Musings: Embracing Change

18 September 2019 ~ Carrie

Not long ago, I saw an unassuming black and brown caterpillar making its way along a garage door. I knew that wasn’t a good place for it, so I moved it away, into a clump of clover. I didn’t expect to see it again, but it reappeared and hung around…literally.

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