I’m awestruck watching life transform. The incredible metamorphosis from a six-legged monarch caterpillar into a two-winged butterfly is simply extraordinary, and its beauty is mesmerizing. I set up my own backyard kit to document this process with my GoPro camera. First, I placed two caterpillars and cuttings from a milkweed plant, their favorite food, inside my screen cage. As they feasted on milkweed, I patiently awaited for the magical transformation, which I estimate took several days.
At a certain point, one of the caterpillars formed a chrysalis, appearing dark and mature, while the other seemed poised to undergo its own transformation. Sensing the timing was right—a pure guess on my part—I positioned the camera, activated the timelapse mode, and let it roll. Then, I stepped away. Hours later, upon returning to check, I discovered the butterfly emerged and the caterpillar turned into a chrysalis. Excitement surged through my body as I hoped the camera captured it all.
Upon playback, my joy knew no bounds. There it was: Life unfolding before my eyes! If you ever get the chance to experience this for yourself, seize it. The rewards are beyond measure.
