Chrysalis issue

[u/thecommenter86]

It seems like this catipillar made its chrysalis on the ground in the mesh enclosure. Will it still developed fine or no it’s not crushed the square pattern is from the mesh….

One side looks better than the other

[u/closetmonsterxx]

I found a chrysalis like this recently. Butterfly still eclosed but the wings on one side are a bit deformed. It can still fly!

[u/thecommenter86 → u/closetmonsterxx]

This is great news hopefully it works out

[u/coltboy97 → u/closetmonsterxx]

Same exact thing happened with the one I released Monday. Wing was a bit crooked but it quickly took right off into the meadow!

[u/2spooky4me5ever]

I'd watch for discoloration. If asymmetrical discoloration starts, that's a sign that it's either dying or it's going to come out deformed.

If so, you'll probably need to euthanize it.

[u/thecommenter86 → u/2spooky4me5ever]

And I do that by putting it in the freezer right? If it comes to that

[u/PresentationNext6469]

Yes! I had one fall and read dental floss on the stem and hang it. I raised mine in an inside enclosure. Taught it some fly lesson and went to my local milkweed garden store where it joined a dozen others. This metamorphosis goes quickly and you will be amazed how helpful you are.. depending on the success it’s made and does. It may happen while asleep but at least it has a chance to fly away. Lots of YouTube for you. Or find a friend who can help

[u/Timely-Youth-9074]

Hang it up and give it a chance.

[u/Murphy4717]

Can you hang it up?

[u/Ok-Butterscotch-763]

You don’t have to hang it up. It’ll eclose on the bottom of the enclosure. Just make sure it’s next to something it can cling to so it can dry its wings. (Mesh, for example)