As the weather gets colder and colder, you surely noticed that fewer insects can be spotted around. The reason is that they do not cope well with changing temperatures - scientists call them poikilotherm, meaning that their body temperature is adapting to the temperature of the air. In winter they either hibernate or they die. For those who miss some of the prettiest insects, I have a special trip today.
What you see here are not dry leaves, though they would like you to believe it. At least if you are a predator (which you are most probably, but I do not think that you pray on those little fellows).
Take a closer look.
These are chrysalides so the pupal stage of a butterfly. This is where those disgusting caterpillars transform into the ultimate beauty.
This little miracle is still fighting to remove its wing from the remaining of its chrysalis.
Her sister was more successful.
So was her cousin.
When the young butterflies are ready, they can leave the greenhouse and check on those beautiful orchids.
The humans were kind enough to leave some lunch.
But who would not like to dine such a beauty?
What you see here are not dry leaves, though they would like you to believe it. At least if you are a predator (which you are most probably, but I do not think that you pray on those little fellows).
Take a closer look.
These are chrysalides so the pupal stage of a butterfly. This is where those disgusting caterpillars transform into the ultimate beauty.
This little miracle is still fighting to remove its wing from the remaining of its chrysalis.
So was her cousin.
When the young butterflies are ready, they can leave the greenhouse and check on those beautiful orchids.
The humans were kind enough to leave some lunch.
But who would not like to dine such a beauty?
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