The Third Stage of A Butterfly : The Chrysalis/Cocoon
The Chrysalis/Cocoon Stage The chrysalis, or more commonly known, the cocoon stage of the butterfly is a very attention-grabbing stage of the adult butterfly. Following the caterpillar stage, where the caterpillar has reached its full length & weight, they form themselves into the chrysalis/cocoon. These caterpillars travel sometimes up to 100 ft. to find the perfect and shadiest branch to form their cocoon where they will be for the next few weeks. These caterpillars last up to two (2) weeks in their cocoon. How is it made you may ask? The caterpillar uses its spinnerets located next to its mouth to create a silk pad, which they usually attach themselves to by their rear end, either in a “J” or “8” shaped form. The caterpillar prepares for its final molt, as it ge...