Chrysalis illustration

Science and nature art prints by Mary LeBlanc & Brian Phillips

Download free image of Chrysalis of Pyrameis (Brush-footed Butterflies). Digitally enhanced from our own publication of Moths and butterflies of the United States (1900) by Sherman F. Denton (1856-1937). about butterfly, animal, vintage, art public domain, and illustration 403595

Digital painting of a monarch butterfly about to hatch from its chrysalis. The normally green chrysalis turns clear in the hours before the butterfly emerges.

To the outside observer, it may appear as if little is happening. In reality, a profound transformation is occurring within. The chrysalis is preparing for its miraculous expansion. #chrysalis #butterfly #transformation #watercolorinsects #watercoloranimals #naturepainting #insects #bugsandinsects #paintingdetails #twigs #branches #tarotcard #tarotdeck #naturetarot #animaltarot

Nature is not always kind. Almost two weeks ago I observed a new Monarch starting to emerge. But after watching a few minutes I realized that she was stuck halfway out of her chrysalis. The chrysalis had not cracked open like I’ve seen others do. As her wings expanded she became more and more trapped. I tried to help, but I was unable to assist her out. The next day I found her on the ground out of the chrysalis, but her wings were permanently crumpled up. She could not fly. She has been in…

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Chrysalis sketch

Download free image of Chrysalis of Satyrus (Satyr). Digitally enhanced from our own publication of Moths and butterflies of the United States (1900) by Sherman F. Denton (1856-1937). about butterfly, animal, vintage, art public domain, and illustration 403590

Caterpillar and chrysalis. Plate from A Catalogue of the Lepidopterous Insects in the Museum of the Hon. East-India Company.