One of my birthday gifts arrived in the mail. It turned out to be painted lady larvae. Within a couple of days the caterpillars climbed to the top of the container and formed into chrysalis.
Fun Facts about painted lady butterflies
. She can lay up to 500 eggs
. She may travel 1000 miles in her lifetime
. She breathes through her abdomen
. She tastes with her feet
. She has 10000 eyes
It was exciting to watch 5 caterpillars metamorphose into beautiful painted lady butterflies.
It sure did make me feel like a kid again. :-)
Thanks for stopping by
Dee
A Lapin Life 
That looks like a fun activity for kids of all ages.
Oh my goodness, I bet that was very cool!
what an amazing gift! I've never saw this,, so very cool!
How cool is that Dee. Happy Birthday, looks like it was a great one.
Wow, that sounds like fun, I am afraid I would be a little freaked out by it when it first arrived, but love what it has transformed into!Carol
That sounds like such a perfect gift for you, Dee! Those are amazing facts – I could use 1000 eyes… I might be able to keep better track of what's going on here at home!!Hope you had a wonderful birthday!
I just realized I dropped a zero from one of the eyes- even better!!!
How awesome! I've been chasing butterflies most of my life–with a net as a kid, with my camera as an adult. Wonderful post. I'm following.
Прекрасный подарок. Бабочки очень красивые.
Oh what a great gift, those are awesome! I got one for my fourth grade classroom. His name was Monty (a monarch butterfly). Happy Birthday! Hugs, Patti
How neat! I'm sure it's been very interesting to observe.xoPat
How neat! I'm sure it's been very interesting to observe.xoPat
Oh my gosh, Dee, Happy Birthday!!! and what a special surprise you received–I hope you had a wonderful day! I put something in the mail to you the other day–I had no idea it was your birthday!XOCindy