We've been studying insects at school this week. So, the 'word on the street' has been metamorphosis. So, it is only fitting that now was the time that Sammy decided to make his butterfly debut. I couldn't believe it when I came home from work yesterday and saw this!!
We decided to let him out last night so he could stretch his wings and dry out properly. He quickly crawled up into a tree and found a perch. I checked on him this morning and he was still there. He is beautiful!! He was in the chrysalis for 10 months!! We kept him in the garage in the winter and then inside in the window when spring arrived. He is a Robin Moth, the largest moth in North America! Check my blog post from August of 2010 to see him in caterpillar form and building his chrysalis.
