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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.


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  1. Great nature study opportunity! :)

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    1. I know! I milked this baby for all it was worth!

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  2. Now,, if you ask me, that's "organic learning". I'm curioushow you tell if it's a he or a ahe?

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    1. a little internet research told us that the female has a blue streak at the bottom of the wings; the male does not!

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  3. umm. ok. now you've done it. little miss amazing homeschooler..::)

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  4. Oh, and I see the calendar on the wall--love it!

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    1. this spot on my wall was MADE for this calendar!

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