Recently a Common Palmfly caterpillar pupated on one of my palm plants, with the adult butterfly emerging just a few days back. Just a few pictures I snapped of the chrysalis and the butterfly.
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| Dorsal view of the chrysalis. It is coloured a lovely bright green with yellow lines edged in red and blends in surprisingly well with the palm leaves. The chrysalis is attached to the underside of the palm leaf. |
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| Side view of the chrysalis. This was just a day before the butterfly emerged. The wings and eyes of the butterfly are clearly visible but have not yet taken on any colour. |
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| Side view |
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The adult Common Palmfly hanging from its empty pupal case while its wings dry. The undersides are coloured a rich reddish brown and heavily streaked.
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