I’m happy to report that our red-spotted butterfly caterpillar is alive and well. When I couldn’t find it, I thought it had escaped the greenhouse or worse, died. But instead, it had moved to a neighboring plant.
Then, it started acting in a very peculiar way, like curling itself into the most painful-looking position. I was sure it was in distress. I thought maybe it was too warm in the greenhouse, so I opened the rooftop vent. Then it stopped eating and soon seemed to droop itself upside down. Once again, I feared the worst. But a couple of days later, the seemingly lifeless and limp caterpillar had turned into a completely different creature altogether.
It has now transformed itself into a chrysalis! I have to say it gives me the creeps looking at it. It literally makes my skin crawl. It’s the ugliest chrysalis! Why can’t it look like the pretty monarch butterfly chrysalis, with its golden crown, looking like a beautiful jewel?
Oh well, you can’t have everything you want. Yes, it’s ugly, but it’s MY ugly chrysalis. Which will soon turn into a beautiful butterfly, fingers crossed.
I do have a hard decision to make once that happens. Do I let it go out to live its remainder 7 to 14 days of life in the wild, where most likely it won’t find a mate (too early and cold in the season) before dying or should I keep it in the warm greenhouse and feed it with cut-up fruits? Decisions, decisions…
Now, Features!
“Apparently this Dalgona Coffee is the new craze these days. It’s not surprising considering how amazingly creamy that coffee looks!” — Angie
“I don’t know about you but this One Pot Pizza Pasta is what I am dreaming about the past few days. I mean, who can resist this scrumptious dish?” — Jhuls
“I love cinnamon buns and I’ve been craving them for a few weeks now. This is something I need to try – they look completely amazing!” — Jhuls
“When it comes to rhubarb, my first thought always turns to jams and pies. What a wonderful idea this is to turn it into a cake!” — Angie
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Now, let’s party! Join Fiesta Friday #323 by adding your link(s). Don’t forget to link your post to FiestaFriday.net and/or the cohost(s), so you can be featured.
Your cohost this week are Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook and Laurena @ Life Diet Health
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So glad about your caterpillar and cocoon! Oh, think of them as the ugly duckling that transforms itself to a beautiful swan!
I have to keep reminding myself of that. I just hope nothing bad will happen to it; or else I won’t get to see the swan, lol ?
Hello Angie! Hello Jhuls! Hello everyone! 🙂 I’m back again! 🙂 Ah, I’ve missed you all! Of course I’m bringing Hot Cross Buns to share – it being Good Friday, but I think I might have to make that Dalgona Coffee and possibly a rhubarb crumble cake too as they look delicious and are things I’ve not tried! 😀 How amazing Angie that you’re getting photos of all stages of the life cycle – I’ll be back to see the final outcome! I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone is sharing this Easter weekend… hopefully lots of blog hopping and chatting this long weekend too! Happy Easter! xxx
Hi, Laurena. It’s nice to have you back!! Let’s Fiesta!!!???
Thank you! Yay! ???
Welcome back, Laurena! It’s been ages since we last partied with you! Thanks for the hot cross buns. I didn’t make them this year, so lazy of me. So I’ll be drooling over yours, instead. Thanks so much for cohosting!
Thank you! 😀 I missed you all! Drool away Angie! 😛 I need to make some more already! 😛 Hope you had a fab Easter! xxx
I don’t know what to feel seeing those photos of the chrysalis but I hope it turns out to a gorgeous butterfly.
And wow! Thank you for including my Dalgona Coffee in this week’s features. I had the same today, just before I joined FF.?
Take care, Angie. It’s time to parteyyyy!?
I have to try that Dalgona coffee soon, Jhuls! Thanks so much for cohosting another week!
Have a wonderful week! Thank you for being here and hosting.
You’re welcome!
Thanks for hosting the Fiesta!! I love this party. Even the name exudes FUN!! Have a great and safe weekend and Happy Easter.
You’re welcome, Helen. I hope you had a wonderful Easter!
Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up today with NO HOUSEWORK DAY, WHO WAS BEHIND THE CURTAIN? – PART 5 (PROMPT 18), and my UNLIMITED MONTHLY LINK PARTY, open every month on the 1st to the 26th.
You’re welcome!
Looking forward to seeing your butterfly soon! Thanks for hosting! I brought by a DIY Pizza Crust for a fun activity meal. Hope you enjoy. 🙂 Stay safe and healthy!
DIY pizza crust is exactly what I need at the moment, thanks!
Thank you so much for including my Rhubarb Crumble Cake in the round-up. The Dalgona Coffee and Cinnamon Buns look delicious – might be my mid-morning snack next week!
You’re welcome. I agree, the coffee and the buns are definitely must-tries.
You butterfly is going to be beautiful Angie. I can’t wait to see it.
I just have to make sure nothing bad happens to it. A few more days now.
Thanks so much for featuring Christina’s “Bake the Best Cinnamon Buns EVER” recipe!