Transformation butterfly

A caterpillar prepares for its legendary transformation from a pupa into a colorful butterfly. Through this metamorphosis, a bag of developmental genetic tricks lays down bright color patterns that help the butterfly attract its mates and warn or fool its predators.

Alex Lehner on Instagram: "Monarch transformation! Butterfly transformations are fascinating, and monarchs are one of the most well known species in all stage of its life. The process of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly is a very complicated process driven by a series of hormonal changes. Certain bundles of cells in the caterpillar are all set to become certain parts of the butterfly, just waiting for the proper hormone to be released. Once inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar…

The caterpillar/butterfly strengthens its wings by beating them against the cocoon. It completes its transformation through the hardship of emerging. You can't help it through - it has to break through for itself. The struggle is the thing! Does that remind of you of anything? #thestruggleisreal #transformation #butterfly #chrysalis #recovery

Taking surrealistic cues from Dali and Magritte, painter Mihai Criste expands on the unusually expressive art form in his illusionary images. The

The butterfly is a powerful symbol of transformation and hope. When they land on you, they either carry important messages, or it may be the soul of someone who has passed away.

Amazing moment ,Monarch Butterfly, pupae and cocoons are suspended. Concept transformation of Butterfly

Transformation, Butterfly, Caterpillar, Hope, Purpose in Process

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