How to save a Black Swallowtail; Chrysalis

Can a Black Swallowtail Chrysalis be moved? We found one and moved it to a Butterfly enclosure. We also show the adult and its release!

[@Rainbow-yh6ov]

Nice family fun and educational at the same time! Teach your kids that butterflies hatch from a chrysalis, not a cocoon like you said, though. Moths make cocoons.

[@phammond8155]

NIce save!

[@briankunz7263]

Thanks! Lucky find by the wife.

[@blazingstar9638]

First video to give me an actual time frame for the chrysalis part! Thanks

[@skylady64ish93]

Some of mine eclose after one week. Others 3+ months! They're on their own time so you cannot count on what anyone else says. Your Black Swallowtail will introduce himself to you when the time is just right for him. It's always a beautiful surprise! Hope you didn't have to wait too long to meet yours. Good luck with your Butterfly-ing. 🥰🐛🦋

[@siri_artworkz]

So beautiful 😍

[@ann-marierobinson1861]

So beautiful! I have a chrysalis that just formed.. he’s lying in a container.. I’m Wondering if he’ll form now or if it’s so late he’ll wait until spring. It’s still in the 70s here so I’m thinking he might emerge. If you have any tips please let me know! It’s my first time with a swallowtail!! ❤

[@briankunz7263]

Our experience has been that they would winter over by this time of the year. My advice is leave them outside, and let nature happen! We see them come out in March.

[@blazingstar9638]

Trashy haha Awesome