A monarch butterfly chrysalis closeup as it begins to turn clear right before butterfly emerges. You can see the orange color and the white spots on the wings through the chrysalis.

Chrysalis is still partially green in color but is beginning to turn clear in the middle. You can readily see the golden dots and crown of gold carotinoid material that goes around the right side of the chrysalis.

Chrysalis is almost completely clear. This one will likely emerge first.

The body of the butterfly is visible between the folds of the butterfly's wings while still in the chrysalis. It is still lightly green in color but turning clear fast!

The chrysalids are going clear, butterflies should begin to emerge today/tomorrow.
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