Chrysalis Collection (page 4)

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) pupa, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, July

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) newly formed pupa, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, June

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) larva, shedding skin to turn into pupa, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, June

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) newly emerged adult, resting beside empty pupa on stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, July

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) pupa, about to hatch, hanging from stinging nettle leaf, Oxfordshire, England, July

Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) pupa, hanging from Violet (Viola sp. ) stem, Oxfordshire, England, May
Silver-washed Fritillary (Argynnis paphia) pupa, hanging from Violet (Viola sp.) stem, Oxfordshire, England, May

Dark Green Fritillary (Argynnis aglaja) pupa, amongst leaf litter, Oxfordshire, England, May

Blue Morpho (Morpho peleides), butterfly emerged from cocoon

Citrus Swallowtail (Papillo demodocus) butterfly emerging upside down from chrysalis attached to stem

Pupa of butterfly enclosed in cocoon

Camberwell Beauty (Nymphalis antiopa) butterfly beginning to emerge from its cocoon

Camberwell Beauty (Nymphalis antiopa) fully developed butterfly hanging from a branch and a pupa next to it

Two pupae of the Silver-striped Hawk-moth (Hippotion celerio) in silk webs

Camberwell Beauty (Nymphalis antiopa) butterfly in its cocoon

White Admiral butterfly (Ladoga camilla) perched on pupa, side view

Chrysalis hanging from a branch, surrounded by leaves

Yellow butterfly on a stem

Painted lady butterfly cocoon F007 / 6593
Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) cocoon

Caterpillar chrysalis formation C017 / 8344
Caterpillar chrysalis formation. Larval stage of a small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) butterfly forming a chrysalis. This butterflys caterpillar forms a chrysalis hanging from stems or branches

Moth chrysalis on a leaf. A chrysalis is the name for the pupa of butterflies and moths (order Lepidoptera). Inside the chrysalis is the metamorphosing (developing) caterpillar (larva)

Banana skipper butterfly chrysalis
Banana skipper (Erionota torus) butterfly chrysalis. A chrysalis is the name for the pupa of butterflies (order Lepidoptera)

Drinker Moth - on cocoon - UK
DAC-831 Drinker Moth - on cocoon UK Euthrix potatoria David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Six Spot Burnet Moth - Chrysalis - UK
DAC-1184 Six Spot Burnet Moth - Chrysalis UK Zygaena filipendulae David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Large Red Damselfly - newly emerged from nymphal case and going through changes to become a full grown damselfly - May
GUY-123 Large Red Damselfly - newly emerged from nymphal case and going through changes to become a full grown damselfly - May Cannock chase - Staffordshire - England Pyrrhosoma nymphula Guy Rogers

Metitaea ismeria and Helianthus tracheliifolius

Argynnis paphia, silver-washed fritillary
Plate 31. A Watercolour by Frederick William Frohawk (1861-1946) depicting a caterpillar, chyrsalis and adult silver-washed fritillary butterfly

Handwritten notes by John Abbot
Handwritten notes to accompany Plate 34, 7 from Volume 16 by John Abbot. Illustration of Metitaea ismeria and Helianthus tracheliifolius

7-spot Ladybird - on wasp parasite pupa - UK also know as Coccinella septempunctata
SPH-776 7-Spot Ladybird on wasp parasite pupa UK Coccinella 7-punctata also know as Coccinella septempunctata Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Indian Moon Moth Caterpillar - Cross section of caterpillar in cocoon prior to pupation
PPG-234 Indian Moon Moth Caterpillar - Cross section of caterpillar in cocoon prior to pupation Actias selene Pascal Goetgheluck contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Red Admiral Butterfly - emerging from pupa
LB-6824 Red Admiral Butterfly - emerging from pupae Vanessa atlanta Ian Beames contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Tussock moths - after hatching out of the pupa - Gunung Leuser National Park - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia
MAR-1643 Tussock moths - after hatching out of the pupa Gunung Leuser National Park - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia Lymantriidae Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Indian Moon Moth Caterpillar - pupaea
PPG-239 Indian Moon Moth Caterpillar - pupae Actias selene Pascal Goetgheluck contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Black Garden Ant - nest with pupae - UK
SPH-78 Black Garden Ant - nest with pupae UK Lasius niger Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Hummingbird Hawk Moth - pupa
JLM-11568 Hummingbird Hawk Moth - pupa Macroglossum stellatarum John Mason contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Monarch Butterfly - chrysalis - New York - USA
CAN-4113 Monarch Butterfly - chrysalis New York - USA Danaus plexippus John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Emperor Moth - larva on hawthorn - spinning a cocoon - UK
DAC-415 Emperor Moth - larva on hawthorn - spinning a cocoon UK Saturnia pavonia David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Silkworm Larvae - spinning cocoon
WW-3821 Silkworm Larvae - spinning cocoon Bombyx mori Wardene Weisser contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Monarch Butterfly - adult recently emerged from chrysalis - New York - USA
CAN-4285 Monarch Butterfly - adult recently emerged from chrysalis New York - USA Danaus plexippus John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

SE Asia. Giant Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) chrysalis or pupa

Small Tortoiseshell, Aglais urticae, adult emerging from pupa, Oberaegeri, Switzerland

Butterflies wrapped into cocoons, which is also known as a chrysalises

SILK PRODUCTION. Apparatus used for stifling the chrysalis in the cocoons of the silkworm, in order to harvest the cocoons for silk without their being damaged. Line engraving, 19th century

Gatekeeper (Pyronia tithonus) pupa

Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina) pupa

Camberwell Beauty (Nymphalis antiopa) pupa

Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) metamorphosis sequence of larva changing into pupa, august (composite image)

Cardinal Fritillary (Argynnis pandora) pupa, suspended from Violet (Viola sp. ) larval foodplant, from breeding stock
Cardinal Fritillary (Argynnis pandora) pupa, suspended from Violet (Viola sp.) larval foodplant, from breeding stock

Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) pupa and old larval skin attached to blackthorn leaf, England

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"Nature's Transformations: The Enigmatic Chrysalis Unveiled" Witness the intricate dance of life as a Honey Bee colony thrives, with the Queen and diligent workers tending to their comb. Marvel at the strength and dedication of a Tarantula, delicately carrying its precious egg cocoon back to its nest. Embark on a captivating journey through the Painted Lady butterfly's enchanting life cycle, from F007 to 6614. Discover the mesmerizing beauty of the Lesser Puss Moth, Cerura erminea, as it emerges from its larval case adorned with plant fragments. Delve into the secrets of nature's architects - witness the Larval and pupal case of bagworms meticulously constructed using plant materials. Explore a cross-section view of a Silk Moth's cocoon, revealing an exquisite tapestry woven by this remarkable creature. Step into The Butterfly Vivarium - an ethereal sanctuary where vibrant butterflies flutter gracefully amidst lush foliage and blooming flowers. Experience nature's miracle firsthand as you observe a Monarch butterfly emerging triumphantly from its chrysalis on Tropical milkweed leaves. Immerse yourself in Thailand's rich culinary culture as deep-fried silk worm pupae (Bombyx Mori) tempt taste buds in bustling markets like Chiang Mai. Celebrate Dave Morris' thrilling victory at the 1999 Senior TT race under his racing alias "Chrysalis, " showcasing speed and determination personified. Explore history through art with "Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars" - an exquisite watercolor collection dating back to c1755-65 that captures these delicate creatures' grace. In every corner of our world, chrysalises hold tales of transformation; they are gateways between one existence and another.