The third butterfly emerged. This one is very healthy. Look at its beautiful healthy wings. Notice how the wings get firmer as they dry, harden, and fluid pumps through them.
warming up proboscis.MOV
Warming Up Proboscis
aligning its body.MOV
Aligning (straightening) its Body
pumping wings 1.MOV
Pump Wings Open
pumping wings 2.MOV
Pump Wings Closed
This fresh adult hung up there and thought about climbing over the edge for hours. Every time it reached the top, it would get scared. It was cute.