This kit allows you to observe the complete life cycle of Painted Lady butterflies, from caterpillars to adult butterflies. The set includes a reusable 12-inch pop-up habitat, a dropper, a feeder, an all-inclusive voucher for live caterpillars, and a STEM activity journal. The Chrys-A-Lid log arrives with your caterpillar shipment, which can be scheduled at your convenience. Ideal for educational use, this kit is commonly incorporated into classroom life cycle lessons. The voucher covers caterpillar delivery with no additional cost. For best results, redeem the voucher when daytime temperatures in your area stay between 50°F and 90°F. Caterpillars ship to mainland U.S. destinations only. Insect Lore, established in 1969, has been producing live butterfly kits for over 50 years. The caterpillars are raised on their family-operated farm in California.

The All-inclusive Ladybug Kit provides a complete setup for observing ladybug development, including a habitat, feeding dropper, water reservoir, and a pre-paid voucher for live larvae with no additional shipping costs. Children can witness the full life cycle as the larvae progress through pupation to adulthood, offering a hands-on biology lesson suitable for home or classroom use. This STEM-focused activity encourages scientific inquiry and nature exploration, making it practical for homeschoolers or school projects. The included voucher eliminates the need for separate purchases, simplifying preparation for educators or gift-givers. After rearing, users can release mature ladybugs outdoors, creating an interactive environmental experience for families.

Insect Lore supplies Painted Lady caterpillars grown at their US-based family farm, operating since 1969. The Cup of Caterpillars set allows children, families, and educators to observe metamorphosis while learning about pollinators and natural cycles. Each order contains two cups with five caterpillars each (10 total), complete with food supply and care instructions. The habitat and Chrys-A-Lid holding log must be purchased separately. Shipping is limited to mainland US destinations; optimal daytime temperatures for delivery range between 50-90°F. For over five decades, Insect Lore has provided this educational experience, enabling generations to study butterfly development from larvae to adult stage before release.

The Insect Lore Butterfly Garden Kit includes a reusable mesh habitat for observing the metamorphosis of 10 Painted Lady butterflies from caterpillars to adults. The kit comes with a voucher for live caterpillars (shipped separately), a feeding dropper, and detailed care instructions. A STEM activity journal with stickers is provided for educational observation and documentation. The habitat measures 30cm tall and collapses for storage. Suitable for ages 4+, this hands-on science kit demonstrates the butterfly life cycle in approximately 3 weeks. No additional tools or accessories are required beyond the included materials.

The Metamorphosis Magic kit includes five live Painted Lady caterpillars and a compact habitat for observing their transformation over three weeks. The set comes with caterpillar food, a collapsible mesh habitat (13.5” tall x 8” wide), a chrysalis holding log, a flower-shaped feeder, sugar packets for nectar, a feeding dropper, 3D butterfly stickers, and a wind-up butterfly toy. Insect Lore, a U.S.-based supplier with over 50 years of experience, sources caterpillars from domestic growers. The habitat folds flat for storage, and the included chrysalis log simplifies transferring pupae without safety pins. This kit serves as an educational tool for teaching children about insect life cycles. Live caterpillar shipments are restricted when daytime temperatures fall below 50°F or exceed 90°F. Delivery to Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, and Puerto Rico is unavailable.

This kit provides a 3-week educational project allowing observation of 10 Painted Lady butterfly caterpillars through their complete metamorphosis. The set includes 2 cups containing live caterpillars with prepared food, a 12-inch reusable mesh habitat, 2 Chrys-A-Lid holders, a flower-shaped feeder, sugar packets for nectar solution, a STEM activity journal, instruction guide, and a dropper. The included STEM journal offers science, math, and writing activities to support learning about butterfly development. Insect Lore, a California-based company with over 50 years of experience, supplies the caterpillars from their farm. This kit is designed to foster nature appreciation through hands-on observation of live insects.

This live butterfly kit provides an educational experience for children, allowing them to observe the life cycle of Painted Lady butterflies over approximately three weeks. The kit includes 10 live caterpillars housed in two cups, along with a reusable mesh habitat, a flower butterfly feeder, a feeding dropper, two Chrys-a-lid holding logs, sugar packets, and a detailed Caterpillar Care Guide. Designed for STEM learning, it is suitable for home or classroom use, particularly for children ages 4 and up. The caterpillars are responsibly raised in California and shipped directly to customers in the continental U.S. Due to temperature sensitivity, live caterpillars should not be ordered if local temperatures fall below 50°F or exceed 90°F. This kit has been used by educators and families for over 50 years, offering a hands-on way to explore nature and science.

Observe the transformation of caterpillars into Painted Lady Butterflies with Insect Lore's Cup of Caterpillars. This kit includes 5 live caterpillars, their food, a Chrysalis Holding Log, a Caterpillar Quick Guide, and Insect Lore Mascot Stickers. Note: The Butterfly Garden habitat is sold separately. Designed for hands-on learning, this STEM-friendly activity encourages young explorers to study insect metamorphosis while decorating their caterpillar cup with stickers. Insect Lore has supplied live insects for over 50 years, sourcing from trusted U.S. growers. The included Caterpillar Quick Guide provides clear care instructions, making this an accessible project for families or classrooms. For a full butterfly-raising experience, pair with the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden Kit. The process takes approximately three weeks, concluding with the release of mature butterflies.

The Insect Lore Butterfly Garden Pavilion provides a hands-on educational experience to observe the life cycle of Painted Lady butterflies over approximately three weeks. The set includes a reusable 2-foot-tall habitat with a clear viewing panel, along with a STEM activity journal, feeding tools, and detailed instructions. A voucher is included to redeem 10 live caterpillars with food and a Chrys-A-Lid enclosure. The STEM journal features observation prompts, scientific facts, and creative exercises to enhance learning. For optimal results, redeem the caterpillar voucher when local daytime temperatures remain between 50–90°F. Note that caterpillars ship only to mainland U.S. addresses. Insect Lore, established in 1969, pioneered live butterfly kits and continues to foster appreciation for pollinators. The caterpillars are raised at the company’s California farm. This kit is designed for educational exploration and nature observation.

This butterfly kit includes five live Painted Lady caterpillars with food, allowing observation of their complete metamorphosis over approximately three weeks. The set comes with a reusable 12-inch mesh habitat, chrysalis holding log, flower-shaped butterfly feeder, sugar packets for nectar preparation, feeding dropper, and an instruction guide. A 10" x 10" birthday card is also included. The kit incorporates STEM learning through an activity journal with science, math, and writing exercises focused on butterfly development. The collapsible mesh habitat is designed for easy storage and reuse. Insect Lore, a U.S.-based company with over 50 years of experience, supplies the caterpillars. The kit provides an educational opportunity to study butterfly life cycles while fostering an appreciation for nature.

Kids will love this up-close look at the fascinating life of Harvester ants! Watch them tunnel, explore, and forage throughout their rugged mountain environment. A great STEM learning opportunity. Excite Your Kids This immersive project comes with everything you need Teaches kids about biology, teamwork, mindfulness, and more! Promote close observation Learn about an important member of our environment Prepare to March CAUTION: Ants can sting! Adult Supervision required. This kit comes with live ants! Our insects are sensitive to outdoor temperatures. We recommend postponing your order if daytime, outdoor temperatures are below 50 degrees or above 90 degrees in your area. If you live somewhere currently outside of this range, we recommend purchasing a kit with voucher. We cannot ship live ants to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO, FPO or DPO addresses. Harvester Ants will Live 2-4 weeks in Ant Mountain Comes with Two-sided viewing habitat with safe and escape-proof, locking lid Special “easy dig" sand Sand rod to get the tunneling started 1 tube of 25 Harvester ants NEW STEM Ant Observation Journal Ant Mountain Instructions Ages 6+ SKU# L5515

NEW LOOK, SAME GREAT EXPERIENCE! You'll have tunnels of fun with the Ant Hill™ with Prepaid Voucher! Our beautifully designed ant habitat features a colorful landscape, playful lizard, easy-breathe lid, and enhanced climbing surfaces. After redeeming your voucher, your Harvester Ants will dig their new cozy, comfortable home. Get started on your ANT-venture today! Dig In on Your New Kit: Redeem your prepaid voucher at your convenience for 50 Harvester Ants Diorama design allows kids to watch busy ants work together to tunnel, explore, and forage throughout their rugged environment. Anyone can become a myrmecologist (a person who studies ants)! Prepare to March! CAUTION: Ants can sting! Adult Supervision is required. This kit comes with a prepaid voucher. Before you order, check the temperature! Please order your ants when it's between 50-90 degrees. We cannot ship live ants to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO, FPO, or DPO addresses. Harvester Ants will live 2 to 4 weeks in your Ant Hill. Complex orders may arrive in fewer boxes. Always check your order immediately when you receive it. Includes: Two-sided viewing habitat with safe and escape-proof magnifying lid. Special “easy dig" sand. Sand rod to get the tunneling started. STEM Ant Activity Journal full of science-based activities. Prepaid Voucher to redeem at your convenience for 50 Harvester Ants. Ant Hill ™ Instruction Guide Warning: Choking hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Ages 6+

Enjoy watching two life cycles unfold simultaneously with our Life Cycle Lessons-- two cups of live caterpillars turn into butterflies, and two tubes of live larvae turn into ladybugs! Spark passion for life cycle learning and beneficial insects with this three week, immersive experience. Kids Love it! Two Immersive Three Week projects. Compare and contrast both life cycles. Endless learning opportunities. Build lasting memories. Proudly Grown in the USA. Please Read Before you Grow Comes with live caterpillars and live ladybug larvae Our insects are sensitive to outdoor temperatures. We recommend postponing your order if daytime, outdoor temperatures are below 50 degrees or above 90 degrees in your area. If you live somewhere currently outside of this range, we recommend postponing your purchase. We cannot ship live insects to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO, FPO or DPO addresses. Includes Two cups of 5 baby caterpillars and all the food they need to grow into beautiful Painted Lady butterflies Pop-up, reusable 12-inch-tall mesh habitat Chrys-A-Lid ™ Holding Log Flower-shaped Butterfly Feeder Sugar Packets to make butterfly nectar Feeding Dropper STEM Butterfly Journal with fun science, math and writing activities. Caterpillar Instruction Guide Ladybug Land Domed Habitat Ladybug Larvae Quick Guide Ladybug STEM Journal with fun science, math and writing activities. Built-in magnifying lid for up-close ladybug observation Water reservoir “volcano” keeps thirsty ladybugs happy Two Tubes of 10 to 15 ladybug larvae each Watering Dropper Insect Lore, the Original Butterflies-by-Mail Company®, guarantees that at least 3 out of 5 caterpillars will become butterflies and 5 out of 10-15 ladybug larvae will become adult ladybugs. You can learn more about the Insect Lore Guarantee here.

NEW LOOK, SAME GREAT EXPERIENCE! Learn more about our favorite polka-dotted pollinator with Ladybug Land®! You'll observe the metamorphosis of our native Pink Spotted Ladybug in our colorful domed habitat. Plus, get a closer look with the included magnifying cap! Redeem your voucher when you're ready to grow and your ladybug larvae will arrive in just a few days! Why Parents and Educators Love it! Watch ladybug larvae grow and change into friendly Pink Spotted Ladybugs NEW and Improved Design makes setup a breeze! NEW Fun and Colorful diorama style habitat NEW Budding Entomologist Ladybug Journal Learn about beneficial insects, the Pink Spotted Ladybug life cycle, and more! Promotes family bonding and mindfulness Proudly grown in the USA Before You Grow Check the temperature! It’s best to do this project when the weather in your area is between 50-90 degrees Fahrenheit. We cannot ship live insects to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO, FPO or DPO addresses. Comes With Ladybug Land Domed Habitat Prepaid Voucher for 10-15 ladybug larvae Budding Entomologist Ladybug Journal - 11 Pages of activities! Built-in magnifying lid for up-close ladybug observation Water reservoir “volcano” keeps thirsty ladybugs happy Watering Dropper Ladybug Land ® Instruction Guide 5 ladybug larvae are guaranteed to develop into adult ladybugs. Please note, the Insect Lore Guarantee only applies to Ladybugs that are raised in our Ladybug Land Habitat. Ages 4+

Celebrate Pollinator Month with a limited edition bundle! You'll have fluttery fun with our Butterfly Garden Early Learning Edition, Painted Lady Butterfly Dress-Up Wings, and Wildflower Seeds to make your yard a pollinator paradise. Plus, you'll get a hands-on STEM experience you'll never forget. The kit comes with live caterpillars. Keep Learning in Mind! Tuck-away learning panel highlights the stages of metamorphosis Includes early learning biology facts Ultra-Clear viewing panel lets viewers get up close and personal with their butterflies Caterpillars are proudly grown in the USA Important to Know Before You Grow: Please note: this kit arrives with live caterpillars. We cannot ship live insects to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO, FPO or DPO addresses. Complex orders may arrive in fewer boxes. Always check your order immediately when you receive it. Raise and Release your butterflies in temperatures between 50-90 degrees F. Includes: Painted Lady Butterfly Dress-Up Wings Nature's Confetti Wildflower Seeds A cup of 5 baby caterpillars and all the food they need. Tent shaped habitat with Ultra-Clear front-facing viewing panel and Tuck-Away Learning Panel. Flower-shaped butterfly nectar feeder Feeding dropper Comprehensive Instruction Guide 12-page STEM journal for Budding Entomologists Chrys-A-Lid ™ Holding Log 2 sugar packets for butterfly nectar Insect Lore, the Original Butterflies-by-Mail Company®, guarantees that at least 3 out of 5 caterpillars will become butterflies. You can learn more about the Insect Lore Guarantee here. Ages 4+

Spring is here so let's celebrate! Enjoy FREE Wildflower Seeds with any butterfly kit purchase! Simply add this item to your cart and enjoy an automatic discount. Valid 6/15-6/20 | Not Valid on Voucher Redemptions | Item Must Be Added to Cart Ages 4+

Our Award-Winning Butterfly Garden® kit provides an unforgettable learning experience for your family or classroom. This all-in-one kit arrives to your door with 5 baby Painted Lady caterpillars and the accessories needed to complete this fascinating butterfly life cycle project. This item arrives with live caterpillars and should be completed when daytime, outdoor temperatures are consistently between 50-90 degrees F. Why You'll Love it! Immersive 3-week project Teaches environmental appreciation Builds lasting memories Trusted by Family Growers for Over 50 Years Proudly grown in the USA Please Read Before you Grow Comes with live Painted Lady Butterfly caterpillars. Our insects are sensitive to outdoor temperatures . We recommend postponing your order if daytime, outdoor temperatures are below 50 degrees or above 90 degrees in your area. If you live somewhere currently outside of this range, we recommend purchasing a kit with voucher. We cannot ship live insects to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO, FPO or DPO addresses. Complex orders may arrive in fewer boxes. Always check your order immediately when you receive it. Includes: 5 baby caterpillars and all the food they need to grow into beautiful Painted Lady butterflies Pop-up, reusable 12-inch-tall mesh habitat Chrys-A-Lid ™ Holding Log Flower-shaped Butterfly Feeder Sugar Packets to make butterfly nectar Feeding Dropper STEM Butterfly Journal with fun science, math and writing activities Caterpillar Instruction Guide Insect Lore, the Original Butterflies-by-Mail Company®, guarantees that at least 3 out of 5 caterpillars will become butterflies. You can learn more about the Insect Lore Guarantee here. Ages 4+

NEW LOOK, SAME UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE. For Over 55 years The Butterfly Garden® has inspired young minds by bringing the wonders of nature right into their hands. Science comes alive with this all-in-one kit (now with a PREPAID VOUCHER), making it easy, educational, and fun for kids to explore nature. Parents and kids LOVE it! Prepaid Caterpillar Voucher makes planning (and gifting) easy! Immersive three-week experience A hands-on opportunity to explore, grow, and learn about the natural world A beautiful and unique gift Before you Grow Please note: this kit does not contain live insects. We cannot ship live insects to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO, FPO, or DPO addresses. Complex orders may arrive in fewer boxes. Always check your order immediately when you receive it. Comes With A voucher to redeem at your convenience for 5 baby caterpillars and all the food they need. Pop-up, reusable, 12-inch , super-see-thru mesh habitat STEM Butterfly Observation Journal (Budding Entomologist Ages 4 to 6) - filled with loads of fun learning activities Chrys-A-Lid ™ Holding Log Butterfly Feeder Feeding dropper Butterfly Garden ® Instruction Guide Insect Lore, the Original Butterflies-by-Mail Company®, guarantees that at least 3 out of 5 caterpillars will become butterflies. You can learn more about the Insect Lore Guarantee here. Please note: Insect Lore is not responsible for lost or missing vouchers. Our caterpillars are lovingly and proudly grown in the USA. They are shipped directly to you from our growing facility in sunny California. Ages 4+

Give the Gift of Nature! Easy-to-use gift card is just a download away. Fill out the message and we will deliver. Digital gift card, not a physical card Your recipient will receive their gift within the hour to the email you provide. Insect Lore Digital Gift Cards are non-refundable.