Frostbite Theater

Monarch Caterpillar Changes to a Chrysalis - Extended Cut

The annual monarch migration is underway! Should you happen to spot a monarch caterpillar impersonating the letter 'J', watch it carefully. It might change from a caterpillar (the larva) to a chrysalis (the pupa) before your very eyes!

A shorter, edited version of this video is available.

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