Before and after

Over the last few days, there has been a slow development in my waiting game with the chrysalis.  At first, the coloration of the chrysalis matched that of the caterpillar it had been: green with yellow spots.  Gradually, the green has been replaced by a gray remarkably similar to that of the stick I put in the jar with the caterpillar.  Although this may be just a coincidence, some species can camouflage themselves by matching the color of the chrysalis to its surroundings.

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