Skip to main content
Today is World Environment Day!
Close

Malformed Monarch Chrysalis

Danaus plexippus

Photo by Gaby3
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

38.9267, -84.1745

Field Notes

Description:

A malformed Monarch chrysalis. The dark green stripes represent the missing antennae, forelegs, and proboscis of the butterfly forming inside. Sadly, this butterfly never eclosed.

Habitat:

Milkweed plant, unplowed field, rural deciduous area, Clermont County

Notes:

Fun fact: The gold spots on the chrysalis are breathing holes.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Mission
Monarch Migration
Mission
Caterpillars and larvae of the World
Mission
The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

Tags

Photographed
PublishedApril 16, 2017

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies