About 24 hours later

pupal case of a swallowtail butterfly

Is this what the cocoon looks like? Not much change today either.

The net says 10-12 days, or sometimes all winter before hatching.

No change today.

Looks a little different. Friday

I'm no expert, but I'm thinkin' that doesn't look good. Keep us posted.

It looks bad, I wonder what happened.

I am looking close. There may be room inside for a butterfly. It sure will be small though. It has been as cold as 40 this past week.

no change in appearance.

That is a shame. :( Hopefully your butterflies will have better success the next time.

I will leave it, but I am pretty sure it is gone. Interesting how he used silk? To attach himself.

so sad for that little one. We have to appreciate the ones that become butterflies even more.