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The "Butterflies in Space" experiment by BioServe Space Technologies at the University of Colorado. This experiment was made possible through the support of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) and the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Larvae and technical assistance provided by Monarch Watch, Butterfly Pavilion, and Clearwater Butterfly.
A time-lapse video of a monarch inflating its wings without the aid of gravity. It takes longer than usual, but seems to get them mostly inflated. Close examination reveals the tips are slightly bent. This could be damage from attempting to fly in the small habitat, or it could be related to not having the luxury of hanging from the ceiling while they pump their wings for the first time.
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ryanbioserve uploaded a new video
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The "Butterflies in Space" experiment by BioServe Space Technologies at the University of Colorado. This experiment was made possible through the support of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) and the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Larvae and technical assistance provided by Monarch Watch, Butterfly Pavilion, and Clearwater Butterfly.
Emergence of the second butterfly. Butterfly number one didnt seem happy about this. After a little scuffle, they part ways and the newly emerged butterfly finds a quiet spot to inflate its wings. Stay tuned for that video.
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ryanbioserve uploaded a new video
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The "Butterflies in Space" experiment by BioServe Space Techno...
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The "Butterflies in Space" experiment by BioServe Space Technologies at the University of Colorado. This experiment was made possible through the support of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) and the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Larvae and technical assistance provided by Monarch Watch, Butterfly Pavilion, and Clearwater Butterfly.
This habitat is getting tight! In this video one of the butterflies grabs onto the last chrysalis and dislodges it from the wall. It floats around a bit and even seems as if it is flying while it clutches to the poor thing. After that, there are some attempts at flying. Imagine if these things had free rein outside their habitats in the ISS, what a sight that would be! Our scientists are a bit worried for the welfare of the remaining chrysalis. The delicate wings of the butterfly immediately following emergence can easily be damaged by the two behemoths in there right now. Lets hope it can grasp a wall and stay out of the way once it emerges.
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ryanbioserve uploaded a new video
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The "Butterflies in Space" experiment by BioServe Space Techno...
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The "Butterflies in Space" experiment by BioServe Space Technologies at the University of Colorado. This experiment was made possible through the support of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) and the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Larvae and technical assistance provided by Monarch Watch, Butterfly Pavilion, and Clearwater Butterfly.
Youve all been asking about it, and here it is. All four painted lady butterflies alive and well aboard the International Space Station. At least one of them is still testing out its space wings. Enjoy!
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ryanbioserve uploaded a new video
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The "Butterflies in Space" experiment by BioServe Space Techno...
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The "Butterflies in Space" experiment by BioServe Space Technologies at the University of Colorado. This experiment was made possible through the support of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) and the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). Larvae and technical assistance provided by Monarch Watch, Butterfly Pavilion, and Clearwater Butterfly.
A great shot of post-emergence of one of our Monarchs. Usually they hang upside down on their chrysalis to inflate their wings. This guy is hanging on for dear life!!
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