First One

This is the first caterpillar to start the process of becoming a cocoon. While I was away it must have traveled until it came to this spot. It has attached itself to the side of the container, you can tell it is finished traveling because of the curled shape it is in. Soon and very quickly it will shed it's skin and start to turn into a cocoon. I hope I'll catch one of them doing it, it happens very quickly.

Developing Caterpillar

Three of the caterpillars are getting to be a nice size. They still have some growing to go, but now you can see their little white feet.

They Do Grow Fast

This morning I decided to separate the larger caterpillars from the smaller ones just because I think they will be easier to keep track of. I have either eight or nine, one time I count & can only find 8, the next time I find 9. I hope when they get a little bigger I'll be able to get an accurate count. I brought in fresh anise and put it in little cups with water so it will stay fresh all day long. It is very important that the caterpillars have fresh food.