Insect Lore Two Cups of Caterpillars Deluxe – 10 Live Caterpillars with Stickers | Raise and Release Painted Lady Butterflies

Take learning beyond the page with Insect Lore's Painted Lady Caterpillars Deluxe kit. This hands-on project brings nature to your home or classroom as 10 live caterpillars begin a journey that mirrors real growth, metamorphosis, and butterfly emergence. The setup is designed to be approachable for kids, families, and students, offering a vivid, memorable way to explore life cycles and pollinators. While outcomes can vary, the experience invites curiosity, patience, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

What’s included

• 10 live caterpillars
• all the food they need
• Chrys-A-Lid Holding Logs
• stickers for tracking progress
• clear, kid-friendly instructions

How it works

Set up the kit in your Butterfly Garden Habitat (sold separately) and observe the caterpillars feed, grow, form chrysalis stages, and emerge as Painted Lady butterflies. The sequence offers a vivid, real-life window into growth and transformation that can boost engagement during lessons or family activities.

Use cases and benefits

• Ideal for family learning moments, classrooms, or scouting programs
• Encourages hands-on observation of life cycles and pollinators
• Rich, memorable experiences that complement science exploration
• Butterfly release is possible if you have the Butterfly Garden Habitat (sold separately)

Important notes for best results

Grown with care at Insect Lore's family-operated farm in Central California and shipped directly to you. For the best experience, plan ahead and order when daytime temperatures in your area are between 50–90°F. Caterpillars ship within the continental U.S. and the habitat is sold separately to allow flexible setup at home or in the classroom.