10-14 days after your monarch forms a chrysalis it will become transparent, revealing the magnificent butterfly inside. Once it's completely transparent, you know it will emerge that day.

What time of year do butterflies hatch?

Summer: Butterfly Season at Its Peak

Most adult butterflies live two to three weeks at most. With common small species like pearl crescents and tailed blues, the first females to emerge in spring or early summer lay eggs that will soon hatch.

How long does it take for a chrysalis to hatch?

Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar's body changes, until it eventually emerges as a butterfly. This process is known as metamorphosis. Most butterflies emerge from their chrysalises in about 10 to 14 days, but butterfly chrysalises vary from species to species.