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Obligatory metallic pupae post! Tithorea harmonia, Harmonia tiger butterfly.
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Fun fact (my favorite fact that I almost always use): the word "chrysalis" comes "from khrysos "gold" + second element meaning something like "sheath." Seeking a plural, OED leans toward the classically correct chrysalides." .
(Thanks etymonline.com for the quick etymology lesson). .
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#didyouknow An adult butterfly has a very short life: just three to four weeks. However, the entire life cycle of a butterfly can range between 2 and 8 months, depending on the species. Some migratory butterflies, such as the North American Monarch, can live as long as 7 to 8 months in one generation.