What is the red liquid I see as my butterflies emerge?Updated 5 months ago

Your butterflies will expel a red liquid called meconium. This is a completely natural occurrence.

Although it resembles blood to us, meconium is just the leftover part of the caterpillar that was not needed to make the butterfly. This is stored in the intestine of the butterfly and expelled after the butterfly emerges.

After you release your butterflies, soak the habitat in some warm soapy water and it will be as good as new!