I've had both green and brown PVS chrysalides...

I have green, brown, and yellow chrysalides. After our discussion last year, I paid close attention to the colors and diapause. That blew my theory that only brown ones overwinter. Don't think there is any rhyme or reason to the colors. Maybe it has something to do with the chemicals in their bodies when they pupate.

Sandy

Thanks Sandy, I thought that's what I remembered. I'm hoping a couple will eclose now and most will eclose next spring when my pipevine plants will be larger and can sustain a population.

Perhaps I'd better aquire a few new shoots to increase my pipevine supply for next year.

This is, by far, my most interesting project of the year.

Maryann