From tiny larvae to beautiful butterfly, the three-week metamorphosis perfectly illustrates the cyclical nature of life.
Caring for (and releasing) living Painted Lady butterflies is a successful classroom project that can be repeated every year.
When you are ready to begin, go online to redeem your voucher for five live caterpillar larvae (requires an additional $8.95 shipping fee).
Kit includes:
Reusable "pop-up" habitat (10" dia. x 12" high)
Instructions
Voucher for five live Painted Lady butterfly larvae (caterpillars)
Release mature butterflies when outdoor temperatures reach 55°F.
Winner of multiple awards including the Parents' Choice Award and the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award. Ages 4+.
Please note: Butterfly larvae cannot be shipped outside the contiguous U.S.A.
We've included helpful videos on how to redeem your voucher, use your kit, and reuse your habitat. See the Product Video tab below.
You may purchase extra butterfly larvae refills directly from the manufacturer here.According to the manufacturer it usually takes 3-5 days for butterfly larvae to arrive by USPS.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
You may return any item, for any reason, and receive an exchange, replacement or refund.
Butterfly Garden Reusable habitat & voucher for 5 Painted Lady butterfly caterpillars from Insect Lore
Update to previous review. Butterfly pop-habitat was damaged. Contacted company and the problem was solved to my satisfaction with very nice representative.
Butterfly Garden Reusable habitat & voucher for 5 Painted Lady butterfly caterpillars from Insect Lore
Do not buy from this site. I got the pop-up habitat, instructions and a feeding dropper. Cost - $33.90. Then have to pay $7.95 for the caterpillars that did not come with it. Go to Insect Lore and order their product. For $27.99 the kit includes caterpillars, habitat, Chrysalis holding log, butterfly feeder, sugar packets, feeding dropper, etc. Also,habitat net trapped in zipper which allows me to open top enough to insert my hand. If I try to remove mesh from zipper, it will tear. I am very disappointed.
Butterfly Garden Reusable habitat & voucher for 5 Painted Lady butterfly caterpillars from Insect Lore
My friend sent this kit to us for our homeschool - 2 boys ages 10 and 6, We all loved it. From delivery to hatching was only about 10 days, so the kids stayed interested and excited. It was very easy to use and is easily packed up for storage in the box it came in. I will definitely buy more caterpillars so we can do it again.
