In 2023, we saw a rare outbreak of Glanville fritillaries (Melitaea cinxia). Caterpillars flooded roads, so we moved many to the grass and raised some at home on ribwort plantain until they emerged as butterflies.

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Transformation is not a single moment, but a soft unfolding.

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The last two butterflies, one male and one female, have emerged from their chrysalis’ and will be release today. This has been a wonderful experience, one that I would certainly love to do again in the future. #CaterpillarToButterfly
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One of our butterflies was born! 🦋 #CaterpillarToButterfly #EasternBlackSwallowtail