Pupa (Chrysalis) The pupa stage of the butterfly’s life cycle is the time of complete change. The pupa is also known as a chrysalis and is the stage when the slow moving caterpillar changes into a winged butterfly. The caterpillar … Continue reading
Butterfly Lifecycle – Part Two
Butterfly Larva (Caterpillar) Larva, also known as a caterpillar, is the stage of the butterfly’s life cycle for growth. The larva spends its time eating, growing, and resting. The caterpillars feed on their host plants, which can range from a … Continue reading
What’s Growing On – July 2017
Demonstration Vegetable Garden – tomatoes, zucchini, green beans and blueberries at peak; hosts container research project in cooperation with Auburn University Fern Collection – 170 species located in the Fern Glade; others are located throughout the Garden Japanese Painted Fern, … Continue reading