17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Butterfly Larva
These caterpillars turn into a dark midnight purple and light yellow colored butterfly when they emerge from their chrysalis. I rescued one that had adhered to a rope fence that was being demolished and watched it transform. This photo was taken shortly before they entered the pupa stage.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 08.2019 |
Date Uploaded: | 08.2019 |
Photo Location: | Utah, United States of America |
Camera: | NIKON D3200 |
Copyright: | © Emily Bayne |