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Update on the Painted Lady Caterpillars, 02-05-19

February 5, 2019 The Chubby Woman

Our Painted Lady butterfly caterpillars, Vanessa cardui, have now doubled in size. These caterpillars go through about 5 instars before they get ready to pupate. The process is actually pretty quick.

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