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My chrysalis didn't attach to the lid of the small cup, what do I do?Updated 3 hours ago

Sometimes a chrysalis may fall from the lid of the cup or simply form on the bottom. When this occurs, please follow these next steps:

  • Gently scoop the chrysalis out of the cup with a plastic spoon.
  • Be sure to remove all of the webbing, frass, and food surrounding the chrysalis with a cotton swab.
  • Lay the chrysalis on a piece of paper towel on the floor of your habitat. Try to position the chrysalis near the inside mesh wall, this will allow the butterfly to crawl up the wall right away after emerging to stretch and dry its wings!

You can also check out our video guide below!

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