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mellielong wrote:
Depending on what part of the plant they're on, the chrysalis can be green or brown. If the area is smooth, they think it's a younger part of the plant and so they "dress up" like a green leaf. If the area is rough, they assume it's an old part of the plant and dress accordingly as an older, brown leaf.