The chrysalis splits open down the center ... And underneath is a hard shell similar to the exoskeleton of a beetle. After that, life for the little caterpillar gets oozy. First, it releases ...

A few hours later, the skin splits at the head one last time and falls away to reveal a green structure that hardens into a smooth, waxy shell flecked with gold. The making of the chrysalis is ...

While in the chrysalis, the tree nymph rests in a bright golden pod decorated with black spots. The pod's hard, shiny shell helps to protect the developing butterfly from both predators and the ...