Thanks for the replies, they were some brilliant pictures there Paul. My own Comma finally hatched today, I came in this morning at about 10 and took a look at the chrysalis, it looked really dark and the shiny bits had stopped being shiny so I figured he was dead :( Anyway at about 12 I just happen...

I'll give the temperature test a try, I've been a bit reluctant to touch it because it looks so alien - like it might bite! This is the first chrysalis I've ever found which is weird given that our garden usually has tons of butterflies. I didn't know what it was at first, the gold/silver spots were...

Great stuff, heres hoping he makes it. Thanks for the advice

Thanks Pete. Its still wobbles a bit, the tail like bit that attaches onto the wire does seem to bend a little, but the rest of it seems stiff. I didn't think butterflies would still be around this late in September- shows what I know! lol Will he be alright in the conservatory until then or would i...

Ok first of all I'm not sure if this is the right section to post this in, it didn't seem to fit anywhere else. So apologies in advance if this is wrong. About a week and a half ago me and my brother were dismantling an old chicken-wire fence in the garden and found a chrysalis (attached to the fenc...