Butterfly Chrysalis (likely Swallowtail)
Scientific Name: Papilionidae family
Order & Family: Order: Lepidoptera, Family: Papilionidae
Size: 25mm to 40mm in length
Natural Habitat
Gardens, meadows, and woodlands where host plants are present
Diet & Feeding
Non-feeding stage (as a caterpillar: leaves; as a butterfly: nectar)
Behavior Patterns
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.
Risks & Benefits
No risk to humans; benefits the ecosystem as an essential pollinator in its adult butterfly stage.
Identified on: 5/18/2026