Butterfly Chrysalis (likely Swallowtail)

Gardens, meadows, and woodlands where host plants are present

Non-feeding stage (as a caterpillar: leaves; as a butterfly: nectar)

This is a stationary pupal stage where the insect undergoes metamorphosis from larva to adult; it is often camouflaged to look like a dry leaf or twig.

No risk to humans; benefits the ecosystem as an essential pollinator in its adult butterfly stage.