Butterflies come in a remarkable variety of different forms and patterns, from the orange-colored majesty of the monarch to ...

“We discovered that butterfly pupae develop unique body features to establish secure bonds with silk,” the ... So the next time you see a cocoon or chrysalis outside, pause a moment to admire ...

A butterfly pupa might look like a cocoon, but it’s different. “Many butterflies have what we call a naked pupa or chrysalis,” Felsot said. “The wings, mouthparts and antennae are glued to ...

THE curious movements of jumping beans have lately attracted some attention, though to style the spasmodic jerks of the beans jumps is to court disappointment. Some “jumping cocoons ...

Recently, Kimball bought a butterfly-growing kit, which allows people to raise butterflies and watch their life-cycle, from caterpillar to pupa and adult butterflies.

Unusual cocoons. The Madagascan moon moth (Argema mittrei) begins life as a caterpillar, hatching from one of 100 to 150 eggs, although many of its siblings will not make it to adulthood.The ...

A chrysalis needs to be perfect when a caterpillar or silkworm prepares to transform from pupae to winged adults. Since the insect can’t emerge until it has completely matured, any overlooked ...