- METAMORPHOSIS IN ACTION - Create unforgettable memories with our butterfly kit with live caterpillars and mini habitat. Embark on a captivating 3-week project with 10 baby caterpillars, where you'll witness the day-to-day metamorphosis of your very own Painted Lady butterflies!
- YOUR BUTTERFLY EXPLORATION ESSENTIALS - You'll receive 10 caterpillars along with their food, a cozy butterfly habitat measuring 13.5” tall and 8” wide, 2 Chrysalis Holding Logs, Flower-shaped Butterfly Feeder, sugar packets for butterfly nectar, feeding dropper, 3D butterfly stickers and a butterfly wind-up.
- PROUDLY GROWN IN THE USA - Insect Lore has been trusted by local family growers and educators for over 50 years. Teach an appreciation for nature using live insects from the original source.
- USER-FRIENDLY & EDUCATIONAL - Our mini mesh habitat is designed for effortless use, collapsing flat for convenient storage and reassembly. The Chrysalis Holding Log makes the transfer of your lid to the mini habitat so easy, that kids can help! No safety pins required. This live caterpillar kit provides a fun, comfortable, and engaging way to teach your little ones about nature!
- Important NOTE! Please postpone your live order if daytime temperatures in your area are below 50 degrees or above 90 degrees Fahrenheit Your caterpillars may not survive their journey to you in extreme heat or cold We cannot ship live insects to Hawaii Mexico Canada or Puerto Rico
From the moment your kit arrives, the journey begins. Kids can immediately observe the early stages of metamorphosis, watching caterpillars eat, grow, and prepare for their transformation. Over the course of about three weeks, the caterpillars form chrysalides, and with patience and care, emerge as vibrant butterflies ready to be released into the world. Along the way, children gain a deeper understanding of life science, responsibility, and the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem. Please note that caterpillars are sensitive to temperature and should only be ordered when daytime temperatures are between 50°F and 90°F. Caterpillars can only be shipped within the continental U.S. Ready to raise butterflies? Let the learning and discovery begin the moment the box arrives.