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
Butterflies emerge from the chrysalis full grown. They only grow in the Larva or caterpillar stage.
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.
7 to 10 days
The transformation of a caterpillar into a chrysalis (often referred to as a cocoon, although technically that term is used for silk structures made by some species) typically occurs after the caterpillar has fully matured and eaten enough food. This process, called pupation, can take a few hours to a couple of days, depending on the species and environmental conditions. Once inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis and will emerge as a butterfly or moth after several days to weeks.
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.
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.
yes
A caterpillar may stay in there as long as 4-9 days average
Well it depends on what caterpillar/month it is.If it is in EASTERN TENT caterpillar/month they should start coming out of their chrysallis after one month or two.But mostly one month.
1 sec. at least.
It takes 7 - 11 days for the chrysalis to turn into a butterfly.
Before a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, is wraps itself in a cocoon or chrysalis. Depending on the butterfly, it won't come out for 2-5 weeks. When it finally emerges, its wings are wet and take about a day to dry before they can fly properly.