Video Description: Time lapse of a monarch butterfly emerging from a chrysalis. | Smithsonian

See the beautiful transformation of butterflies right here at Butterfly Wonderland!✨ Watch them emerge from their chrysalises in the Emergence Gallery, then step into the Conservatory to see them soar as full-grown butterflies in tropical paradise! 🦋 | Butterfly Wonderland

🦋 Eclosion is the process by which an adult butterfly emerges from its chrysalis during complete metamorphosis. In this stage, the butterfly transitions from the pupal form to its fully developed adult form. After emerging, the butterfly’s wings are soft and folded. It pumps fluid into the wings to expand and harden them before it can fly. This transformation is a fascinating example of nature’s complex life cycle and biological development. Note: Voice generated by Al for creative/educational