The chrysalis (or pupa) is the 3rd stage of the Painted Lady butterfly's life cycle! During this stage, the caterpillar undergoes the important transformation to become an adult Painted Lady butterfly. This stages lasts anywhere from 7-12 days. After it is fully developed, the Painted Lady butterfly will make its grand emergence! 🦋 | Insect Lore

Look out for Painted Lady butterflies this month! Each year, these incredible butterflies travel northwards from the desert fringes of North Africa, the Middle East, and central Asia, recolonising mainland Europe and reaching Britain and Ireland. The whole journey is not undertaken by individual butterflies, but is a series of steps by up to six successive generations. So Painted Ladies returning in the autumn are several generations removed from their ancestors who set off earlier in the year.