Insect Lore Butterfly Garden with 10 Live Caterpillars – Painted Lady Metamorphosis Kit

Unlock wonder with Insect Lore's Butterfly Garden, a hands on discovery kit designed for curious families and classrooms alike. This immersive three week experience centers on Painted Lady butterflies, starting from 10 live baby caterpillars and a complete observation habitat. Insect Lore has a long history of butterfly kits, with caterpillars raised on their California farm, offering a trusted entry into the lifecycle journey.

Potential learners may gain a deeper appreciation for nature through direct observation, measurement, and storytelling. The kit is built to support curious minds with a structured yet flexible setup that you can adapt to your schedule and environment.

What’s included

• 10 live caterpillars, plus their food
• Reusable 12 inch tall mesh habitat
• 2 Chrys A Lid holders
• Flower shaped Feeder
• Sugar packets for nectar
• STEM Activity Journal
• Instruction Guide
• Dropper

A hands on STEM journey

Engage science, math, and writing through everyday observations. The included journal invites children to record growth, measure changes, and describe discoveries in their own words.

• Explore life cycles with guided prompts and activities
• Track development, colors, and behaviors over the three week period
• Document observations with drawings, notes, and simple calculations
• Share results with family or classmates to celebrate curiosity

Care and timing details help set realistic expectations. Caterpillars are sensitive to outdoor temperatures, so plan deliveries when daytime temperatures range from about 50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in your area. Live caterpillars ship to the continental USA only.

Why families choose Insect Lore

With more than 50 years of experience, Insect Lore has built a legacy of reliable butterfly kits that ships from their California farm. This kit is designed to inspire appreciation for nature and the wonder of metamorphosis through hands on learning.

Note: This description summarizes features and benefits based on the product data, and is not a guarantee of results. Experiences may vary depending on care and environment.