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It may take several months for the hawk moth to emerge from its chrysalis. Most species of this moth will pupate through the winter months.

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In how many days caterpillar turn into a butterfly?

Depending on the species, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to many months. Arctic species often spend close to a year in the chrysalis before emerging. Keep in mind though that the caterpillar is not "in the chrysalis." The caterpillar forms the chrysalis inside of itself when it is fully grown, then sheds its skin to become the chrysalis. A chrysalis therefore is not like a cocoon containing an insect; it is the insect.


How long does a butterfly stay in the chrysalis?

The length of time a caterpillar takes to go through metamorphosis depends on the species. Some take as little as two weeks, others take months. Look up the species in a field guide or on Google to find out more about the life cycle of specific species.


What is it called when a worm changes to a butterfly?

ALL butterflies come from cocoons. No they don't. Moths come from cocoons. Butterflies come from a chrysalis. Actually moths do too, but the caterpillars of moths make a cocoon around themselves before becoming a chrysalis inside the cocoon.


How long do birdwing butterfly live for?

The ultimate must be "over winter" lest the species perish. But the question then becomes 'what constitutes "winter"?', how cold and how long? My daughter brought in several of these species' caterpillars last fall (September, October) and we just had a hatching bloom in February. So at coolish room temperatures (60sF) they seem to have a built-in, end-of-season minimum cocoon-span of 6 months. Outdoors in prevailing winter temperatures they stay cocooned long enough to assure they are past (hard) freezing temperatures before hatching, since, as cold-blooded insects, they can die if they can't protect themselves from temperatures a few degrees below freezing. In warm summer temperatures the cocoon-span would be much shorter; they sense it is not end-of-season and they need to get a few generations of butterflies hatched during each summer season to reproduce the species. (I do not know the average summer minimum cocoon-span time, that would take an entomologist to .) For a start Butterflies make chrysalis, moths make cocoons. There are major differences between the two and they should not be confused. As for the timespan spent in the chrysalis, that is a little hard to . Pupation normally lasts for 10 to 15 days, but it really depends on the time that the stage starts. If the caterpillar starts to pupate in late autumn to early winter, then they will stay in this state until the weather become warmer, which can take a few months. Whereas, if pupation starts in spring or summer, they will only stay in the chrysalis for the normally 10 to 15 days.


You swallow a penny by accident how long does it take to come out?

If you swallow a penny, it typically takes around 3-5 days to pass through your digestive system and come out in your stool. If you experience symptoms like abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, or bloody stool, seek medical attention immediately.

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How long does it take for a painted lady butterfly to come out of its chrysalis?

It takes 7 - 11 days for the chrysalis to turn into a butterfly.


How long does it take for chrysalis to become an adult butterfly?

7 to 10 days


How long does it take to grow to full size?

Butterflies emerge from the chrysalis full grown. They only grow in the Larva or caterpillar stage.


What is a chrysalis made from?

A chrysalis often looks like a leaf that has been folded around and hung upside down. You can see pictures of a chrysalis online at places like The Butterfly Site.


How long does it take a butterfly to come out of its chrysalis?

The time that a lava spends in pupation may be brief, as with the Monarch butterfly who only stay in a chrysalis for 2 weeks. However, some species enter into a dormant state when they start pupation and stay in this stage until the appropriate season. They mostly stay dormant through the winter months or during the dry season in the tropics. The time spend in the chrysalis is different for each species of Butterfly. A butterfly does not spin a cocoon, its pupa is called a chrysalis. A moth, however, spins a protective silk case which is known as a cocoon.


How long does it take for a caterpillar to become a Chrysalis?

Well,I think it depends on how old the caterpillar is. Mine I found one day on a tree, and it became a chrysalis about 1 week later. Also it could depend about the type of caterpillar it is. Maybe even it depends on how healthy it is. sincerly, Jovan Zuniga


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In how many days caterpillar turn into a butterfly?

Depending on the species, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to many months. Arctic species often spend close to a year in the chrysalis before emerging. Keep in mind though that the caterpillar is not "in the chrysalis." The caterpillar forms the chrysalis inside of itself when it is fully grown, then sheds its skin to become the chrysalis. A chrysalis therefore is not like a cocoon containing an insect; it is the insect.