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How Does the Monarch Butterly
Get Out of the Chrysalis?
by Elizabeth Howard

The monarch butterfly spends two weeks as a chrysalis. The day before it emerges, the bright colors of its wings become visible. But how will the butterfly get out? Look carefully at this close-up view. Do you see any clues?

 

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