- EXPERIENCE METAMORPHOSIS - Create unforgettable memories with an Insect Lore butterfly kit with live caterpillars. 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 in two cups along with their food, a huge, reusable, 2-foot-tall mesh habitat, 2 Chrysalis Holding Logs, a Flower-shaped Butterfly Feeder, sugar packets for butterfly nectar, STEM Activity Journal, Caterpillar Instruction Guide, and a feeding dropper.
- STEM FUN FOR YOUNG EXPLORERS - Dive into STEM learning with our butterfly growing kit with live caterpillars, featuring an engaging butterfly journal filled with exciting science, math, and writing activities. Perfect for your budding entomologist to explore the world of butterflies in an interactive way!
- 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 caterpillars from the original source.
- USER-FRIENDLY & EDUCATIONAL - Our Pavilion mesh habitat is reusable, and designed for effortless use, collapsing flat for convenient storage and reassembly. The 2ft tall habitat makes for easy observation and a roomy home for your Painted Lady Butterflies!
- SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT LIVE BUGS | Our insects are sensitive to outdoor temperatures. We recommend postponing your order if daytime temperatures in your area are below 50°F or above 90°F.
Turn your home into a classroom with our Butterfly Pavilion Kit. It includes our largest habitat and twice the caterpillars - and gets kids thinking about science!
Kids can watch caterpillars change into chrysalides and then emerge as beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies with the Butterfly Pavilion Kit. Raise, observe, and feed your very own butterflies - then let them go! This set helps kids connect with nature and provides hours of STEM lesson opportunities.
Includes:
• Two cups of live caterpillars (10 caterpillars total)
• Pop-up, reusable 2-foot tall habitat, perfect for butterfly observation in the home or classroom!
• 2 Chrysalis Holding Logs
• Feeding dropper
• STEM "My Butterfly Journal" with fun learning activities
• Caterpillar Quick Guide
6 caterpillars are guaranteed to develop into butterflies.
Please check the weather in your area. Daytime temperatures must be 55 degrees Fahrenheit or above when you release your butterflies.
Ages 4
We cannot ship live insects to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Mexico or Canada.