0 the form taken by some insects (eg butterflies) at an early stage in their development -- kukla
The butterflies should emerge from the chrysalis within 10-14 days.
The chrysalis of the "gryneus" race is brown to pale brown and is mottled with black with the abdomen being a bit reddish.
When emerging, the butterfly uses a liquid, sometimes called cocoonase, which softens the shell of the chrysalis.
The chrysalis is camouflaged as a leaf, similar to that of other members of the subfamily.
I believe that chrysalis to be bogus.
She emerges from the chrysalis stage, takes part in politics and social work; and even goes out to work.
It is an ugly looking thing, but this is a chrysalis.
Perhaps a cocoon is not a very apt simile, because the chrysalis in this case shows little sign of emerging of its own volition.
But there is also the chrysalis stage at the prep.
