Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: Parsleys for BST Cats....questions. Part II, 1 by BCH521

BCH521 wrote:
I am having the same delimna Lily one just formed a chrysalis, and I am debating whether to overwinter it, or let it eclose. I am leaning towards putting it in the fridge because our weather is already turning colder, and by the time they eclosed, and started the next generation it would probably be too late. Any ideas on this anyone?

Last winter I over wintered three, and only one eclosed. I don't know why, so I am planning to do more research--like Sheila says it might be as simple as adding some moisture. maybe something like a cigar humidor would do the trick.

Or--it could have been a parasite last year because I found all three on one plant and they formed their chrysallises w/in a few days of bringing them in.

Now, this little guy pictured will definitely overwinter!