chrysalides
Chrysalides are the pupal stage in the life cycles of butterflies and, in some species, moths. They form from the final caterpillar molt and precede the emergence of the adult. In most butterflies, the chrysalis is a hard, shield-like casing that is usually attached to a surface by a silk pad and, in many species, by a silk girdle around the middle. Colors range from green or brown to patterned designs, often providing camouflage; metallic spots occur in some species.
Many moths do not form a free-standing chrysalis; instead the pupa develops inside a cocoon or remains
Inside the chrysalis, larval tissues are broken down and reorganized into the adult's organs, wings, legs, and
Pupation provides protection during a vulnerable stage and can influence maturation timing, as well as dispersal