In the chrysalis stage, the wings continue to mature. In a few cases, after the caterpillar pupates, the wing pads fall downward before the chrysalis reforms into its species’ shape. These chrysalises will die. Gulf Fritillary chrysalis pupation failure.

How do you keep your pupa alive?

Taking care of pupae (chrysalides or cocoons): Your pupae do not need food or water. An occasional misting of the container will help keep the environment humid, which is necessary for healthy pupae. Most butterflies and moths will stay in their pupae throughout the winter.

Does pupa need to hang?

As you likely already realize, it is absolutely essential for a monarch to hang upside down from their chrysalis immediately after emerging as a butterfly. The moment they emerge is also called “eclose”. … If a monarch doesn’t have adequate space or the ability to hang to dry, their wings will not form correctly.