Life Cycle of the Monarch Butterfly. Late instar caterpillar feeding to pupation to eclosing from a chrysalis as a Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) Time-lapse video. FYV FrontYardVideo 1080 HD. Music “Smile Quiet Looking Up” by Puddle of Infinity SaveOurMonarchs distributes free Milkweed Seed Packets to anyone requesting them at our website, SaveOurMonarchs.org.