It was in the chrysalis for 23 days, taking it through some of the coldest days in our Winter.
I nursed the caterpillar along, on the Swan Plant (milkweed) outdoors until it was almost time to make its chrysalis, then took it indoors where it made its chrysalis and could remain safely in the warmth until the butterfly emerged.
Everything went to plan and a beautiful female Monarch Butterfly emerged on cue.
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