Chrysalis and moisture-sprinkler system?
We have several butterfly gardens where we have an automatic sprinkler system - is this good or bad, too much moisture-can it prevent chrysalis' from forming properly and then emerging as a butterfly?
Karen says
The sprinkler system shouldn't be a problem with the chrysalis. First of all, in nature there is rain and dew and moisture in different quantities that is part of normal weather patterns. Second, the caterpillar usually wanders away from the host plant and finds a protected place to pupate.
Also, I bet your flowers and plants are growing well because of adequate moisture ....making for healthy and robust host plants!