Monarch butterfly emerging time lapse. Emergence is called eclosion. Metamorphosis takes 8-12 days

Monarch butterfly emerging time lapse. Danaus plexippus.
Filmed by Neil Bromhall
The metamorphosis stage takes 8-12 days
The process of a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis is called Eclosion.
The wings expand and inflate by pumping Meconium through the venation structures
It can take 30 mins to 2 hours for the wings to dry.
When the wings have dried the butterfly is able to fly.
All my butterflies emerged very early in the morning before sunrise.
Maybe this is a strategy to avoid predation whilst the wings are soft and the butterfly is unable to fly away.
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[@mamaslostsoul]

Amazing capture. How integrated our nature is. Living earth helps the butterfly. Thanks for the time and efforts to share .

[@NeilBromhall1]

Thank you for your kind comment. Best wishes Neil

[@SN-to9xl]

This is just beautiful 🤩 thank you!

[@NeilBromhall1]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. Best wishes Neil

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[@NeilBromhall1]

Hi, Due to the time and expenses making the time lapses, I license my work to make my living. Can you kindly email me with some details [e-mail] Thank you. Best wishes Neil

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