Tag Archives: chrysalis

Coffs Harbour Butterfly House – Get close to nature

Posted on 08/12/2016 by Mt Gravatt Environment Group

By: Michael Fox Traveling in Northern NSW over Christmas? Consider visiting Coffs Harbour Butterfly House. I visited the Butterfly House on the way to Sydney in June. I also had the honour meeting the owners Ian & Ros Bryant, an inspiring pair … Continue reading →

Posted in Pollinator Link | Tagged chrysalis, Coffs Harbour Butterfly House, Cruiser Vindula arsinoe, Red Lacewing Cethosia cydippe, Varied Eggfly Hypolimnas bolina | Leave a comment

Metamorphosis complete she emerges

Posted on 02/01/2016 by Mt Gravatt Environment Group

By: Michael Fox Yesterday she was hidden in a chrysalis transforming ready to emerge this morning as beautiful new butterfly.

Posted in Pollinator Link | Tagged Butterfly, chrysalis, Metamorphosis, Orchard Swallowtail Papilio aegeus | Leave a comment

Love butterflies? Host caterpillars!

Posted on 01/01/2016 by Mt Gravatt Environment Group

By: Michael Fox How often have you heard someone say, “We don’t see butterflies in the garden these days.”? Female Orchard Swallowtail Papilio aegeus are laying eggs at the moment so you might find some interesting caterpillars feeding on leaves … Continue reading →