p.s. we found out that he was an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail;
and that he was, in fact, a she.
Also, please notice Selma's warning that if you touch a chrysalis too much, it dies (as depicted by the sad, blue butterfly above). Malachai's scoldings really made an impact, I guess.
Great nature study opportunity! :)
ReplyDeleteI know! I milked this baby for all it was worth!
DeleteNow,, if you ask me, that's "organic learning". I'm curioushow you tell if it's a he or a ahe?
ReplyDeletea little internet research told us that the female has a blue streak at the bottom of the wings; the male does not!
Deleteumm. ok. now you've done it. little miss amazing homeschooler..::)
ReplyDeletethat's right. bring it!
DeleteOh, and I see the calendar on the wall--love it!
ReplyDeletethis spot on my wall was MADE for this calendar!
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