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Insect Lore - BH Butterfly Growing Kit - With Voucher to Redeem Caterpillars Later
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- Pop up, reusable 11.5 inch tall mesh habitat perfect for butterfly viewing; includes feeding dropper and complete instructions
- Witness one of nature's most spectacular transformations up close
- Caterpillars ship separately via included voucher (Additional $7.95 for processing); Packaging may vary
- Shipping: Live caterpillars are shipped to destinations within the Continental USA and Alaska. We cannot ship live caterpillars to Hawaii
- Stem.org Authenticated butterfly garden can help cultivate an interest in stem (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)
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Insect Lore Butterfly Garden with Voucher
Witness butterfly metamorphosis at home or in the classroom with the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden. Children and adults alike will enjoy this engaging, hands-on educational activity, which lets you care for live insects as they undergo metamorphosis. Over the course of approximately 3 weeks, you can look on as they transform from caterpillars to chrysalides to beautiful Painted Lady butterflies. When you’re ready to start, simply claim your live caterpillars online.
At a Glance:
- Includes voucher for 5 baby caterpillars and food (just pay shipping)
- Mesh butterfly garden lets you view the transformation process clearly
- Deluxe chrysalis station log included with cup of caterpillars
- Feeding dropper
- Includes easy-to-follow instructions
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Claim Your Live Caterpillars OnlineMany Insect Lore Butterfly kits include live caterpillars that ship as soon as the order is placed. This Butterfly Garden does not come with live caterpillars, but instead allows you to claim them online, giving you the flexibility to start raising your butterflies when you are ready. This makes the kit a perfect choice to give as a gift, and also gives owners the option to wait for the right season or temperature to raise butterflies. As soon as you are ready for your caterpillars, simply go online and claim your baby caterpillars to have them shipped live to your door. |
Baby Caterpillars Grow Inside of the CupOnce you have received your cup with five live baby caterpillars, they will eat and grow inside of it until it is time for them to create their chrysalides (commonly referred to as cocoons). The inside of the cup includes all the nutritious food that caterpillars need. Place the cup in a safe place away from direct sunlight. The caterpillars will remain in the cup and will eat, spin silk, and grow to ten times their original size! After seven to ten days they will hang upside down and harden into chrysalides. Insect Lore guarantees that three out of five caterpillars will become butterflies. |
Watch them Transform in Front of Your EyesWhen the caterpillars have reached the chrysalis stage, you can place the lid from the cup in the deluxe chrysalis station and place it inside of the specially designed mesh garden. It will take about seven to ten more days for them to complete the transformation to adult butterflies. Once your butterflies have emerged from the chrysalides, place fresh flowers in the habitat for your butterflies to rest on. Use the feeding dropper included to drip sugar water, or nectar, on the flowers. Enjoy your butterflies for a few days, let them go, and watch in excitement as they continue their amazing life cycle. |
Insect Lore: Making Nature Come Alive
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An Enlightening Activity for the Whole FamilyWhether in the classroom or at home, Insect Lore activities give learners of all ages a glimpse into the fascinating world of insects and can ignite a love of exploration and discovery in children. These informative, immersive projects are perfect for family time, getting kids away from screens and encouraging them to get back into nature with the magic and wonder of insect metamorphosis. |
STEM.org Authenticated Educational Product*This Insect Lore set is a STEM.org authenticated educational product. STEM.org’s mission is to make quality STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education accessible to all. These products are designed to engage students from pre-K to middle school in a fun and exciting way that may start them on the road to pursuing a career in a STEM-related field. *STEM ID #12520700. February 8th, 2019. |
Over 50 Years of Educational FunSince 1969, Insect Lore has specialized in a variety of innovative, educational products for young learners. Starting with the signature Live Butterfly Garden and expanding to other insects, Insect Lore’s unique educational products have brought science to life in countless classrooms and homes around the world, offering children and adults a friendly, hands-on introduction to insect metamorphosis, entomology, and life-cycle learning. |
Product description
The product type is Insect 10416 Lore Butterfly Growing Kit - With Voucher to Redeem Caterpillars Later. The product is made in China. It is manufactured by Insect Lore. Food and instructions included.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 13 x 13 x 3 inches |
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Item Weight | 12 ounces |
Domestic Shipping | Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues. |
International Shipping | This item can be shipped to select countries outside of the U.S. Learn More |
ASIN | B00000ISC5 |
Item model number | 10416 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 4 - 15 years |
Best Sellers Rank |
#1,547 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
#3 in Habitat Science Kits #29 in Science Kits & Toys #61 in Preschool Learning Toys |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | March 19, 2018 |
Language: | English, English |
Mfg Recommended age | 4 - 15 years |
Manufacturer | Insect Lore |
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Worse than that...by the time I received the caterpillars three were dead and two went into their chrysalis’ in less than 24-hours. Not allowing my children to watch the caterpillars grow, eat, and move around! Only 1 of the two actually attached and within a day of transporting it it had fallen off. I contacted insect lore with no response.
I have used other services for caterpillars in my classroom with great success!! This product is less than mediocre, and has a customer service team that is non-existent and/or clearly doesn’t care!
Needless to say my children are extremely disappointed, as am I!!!!
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT AND DEFINITELY DON’T ORDER THEIR CATERPILLARS!!!
Two of them refused to leave her open hand so we kept them a few extra days before trying again. This time they did fly off. The last one to leave came back several days later and flew around while she played outside. We knew it was the same one because of the mark on its wing. Great experience and so very easy to care for.
-Shouldn't ship during very hot/cold weather
I'm so happy I got this. I had to wait to order the caterpillars because I got this kit during 110°+ weather. I couldn't wait any longer and ordered Sept. 19th during 97°. I chose 2 day fed ex delivery for $14.95 because I was paranoid of killing them, but they arrived active and healthy! I paid an extra $10 to get the 2nd cup of caterpillars plus I bought the chrysalis holder (After delivery I realized each cup comes with a chrysalis holder, so you don't need to buy them). My total on their website was $27.89.
We're watching them eat and grow now. Cannot wait for more changes.
11/11 caterpillars made it to butterflies. Will be doing this again in the spring.
9/18: Ordered Caterpillars
9/21: Received Caterpillars
9/26-9/27: All formed into Chrysalis
10/3-10/4: Butterflies emerge
We kept them for a few days feeding them cut grapes, strawberry, and watermelon pieces. You get to watch them feed from the fruit. Then my 3 year old released them at the park. He had each of them crawl onto his hand to release them. Most stayed on his hand for a few moments before flying. I think this is a great experience.
But in spite of that, this is a GREAT little science kit. My 4 year old son was fascinated by the caterpillars that arrived. They come sealed in a little plastic tub with a layer of food on the bottom, so you don't have to feed them or tend to them at all, just make sure they are neither too hot nor cold, and watch them grow! They eat the food on the bottom and hang on the top and turn into chrysalises. About a week later they turn into butterflies, and then you can feed them fruit or sugar water, which is a lot of fun too.
We received 6 caterpillars and all 6 of them turned into butterflies. So beautiful and really great learning for the little ones (and us big ones too).
A note: Make sure you are going to be home for at least 3 weeks when you order the butterflies. If you go out of town you might miss the transformation, and also once they turn into butterflies you need to be home to feed them.
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Note that you’ll have to order 5 caterpillars and their food separately with an included voucher. This will set you back another £4.
And also note that these are only available from March to mid-September! It takes about a week for your little babies to arrive. And then they will only stay with you for about 6 to 7 weeks (although to my mind these insects were already overstaying their welcome).
So for those looking for a cheaper, more rewarding and longer lasting pet-bonding experience it might better to buy a cheap fish tank and a standard goldfish.
The main item in the box is the pop-up butterfly cage/habitat in which your caterpillars do their chrysalides thing and transform into ‘beautiful’ ‘Painted Lady Butterflies’. This habitat is of good quality and can be used afterward for a repeat session or to keep other insects. The box includes a clear instruction guide as well that also provides you with some butterfly facts to prep you as a future parent.
We originally bought the set for our children, 3 and 6-years old, to learn them about insects and metamorphosis. They were quite fascinated to watch the caterpillars eat and grow from tiny worms into cocoons and then turn into butterflies that they had to release outside. But the one that was most excited about her five new little babies was my wife. So I dropped a further five ranks on our domestic attention- and importance-ladder at home. Well, at least these helpless wormy creatures got a lot of love and care. Stress and attention reached a peak level when their cocoons had to stay glued to a panel to hang out for several days. And my wife’s heart was broken when the kids had to release the butterflies. Personally I thought the caterpillar and the cocoon-stage in particular were disgusting – their diner, the rotten fruits didn’t help. The constant presence of the habitat started to annoy me in our fairly modest inner city living room. And the resulting butterflies weren’t as beautiful as advertised. But of course I got more partial throughout the process.
This is not where the investment and excitement ended as it was considered a great idea to buy two more sets AND caterpillars, one for my mother-in-law (!) and one for my daughter’s class room – of course both very much deserve every penny of investment and the joy of butterflies. Aside from the instant pain in my wallet that episode luckily wasn’t as intrusive in our family life. However given my wife’s enthusiasm we apparently might order another batch of caterpillars next season. Always great to have something to look forward to.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2019
Note that you’ll have to order 5 caterpillars and their food separately with an included voucher. This will set you back another £4.
And also note that these are only available from March to mid-September! It takes about a week for your little babies to arrive. And then they will only stay with you for about 6 to 7 weeks (although to my mind these insects were already overstaying their welcome).
So for those looking for a cheaper, more rewarding and longer lasting pet-bonding experience it might better to buy a cheap fish tank and a standard goldfish.
The main item in the box is the pop-up butterfly cage/habitat in which your caterpillars do their chrysalides thing and transform into ‘beautiful’ ‘Painted Lady Butterflies’. This habitat is of good quality and can be used afterward for a repeat session or to keep other insects. The box includes a clear instruction guide as well that also provides you with some butterfly facts to prep you as a future parent.
We originally bought the set for our children, 3 and 6-years old, to learn them about insects and metamorphosis. They were quite fascinated to watch the caterpillars eat and grow from tiny worms into cocoons and then turn into butterflies that they had to release outside. But the one that was most excited about her five new little babies was my wife. So I dropped a further five ranks on our domestic attention- and importance-ladder at home. Well, at least these helpless wormy creatures got a lot of love and care. Stress and attention reached a peak level when their cocoons had to stay glued to a panel to hang out for several days. And my wife’s heart was broken when the kids had to release the butterflies. Personally I thought the caterpillar and the cocoon-stage in particular were disgusting – their diner, the rotten fruits didn’t help. The constant presence of the habitat started to annoy me in our fairly modest inner city living room. And the resulting butterflies weren’t as beautiful as advertised. But of course I got more partial throughout the process.
This is not where the investment and excitement ended as it was considered a great idea to buy two more sets AND caterpillars, one for my mother-in-law (!) and one for my daughter’s class room – of course both very much deserve every penny of investment and the joy of butterflies. Aside from the instant pain in my wallet that episode luckily wasn’t as intrusive in our family life. However given my wife’s enthusiasm we apparently might order another batch of caterpillars next season. Always great to have something to look forward to.





Update 3: Day 23. They're mating. We have two pairs. One's a loner.
Update 2: Day 20. They have now emerged, and all are well. Lovely creatures.
Update: Day 10: They've now all turned into chrysalides speckled with golden dots. One fell off the cap after a frantic wiggle when I moved them, but is snuggling in a corner, nice and healthy. The other four seem to be calmer. You can still see one of them in the video wiggling, though. Be very gentle with them, so they don't go into defence mode like that.
I ordered this hoping my daughter would have butterflies on her birthday. When they arrived, they were so tiny that I thought it's too late, but in only a week they grew as big as you can see in the picture, and all five of them seem healthy and strong. I also got some 3D stickers when I ordered the larvae. Can't wait to see her face when she sees all these butterflies!


Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2015





The caterpillars don't come in the box. You get a certificate which you post away and you've to pay a couple of quid more on postage which is a bit annoying. Just worth noting if you're buying for a gift you should open it and apply for the caterpillars too or you could have some very excited and impatient children on your hands!
But great for adults and children alike. I'll continue to buy these yearly as I love watching them on my desk and they are super easy.

Please note on this amazon order you won't get your caterpillars delivered. You need to spend an addition £3.00 to order it.
It comes in a small jar with food and 5 caterpillars. We had read quite a few reviews saying not all of them survived. When I said this my daughter she instantaneously said " mumma no wonder they didn't, as it's a cramped space". Children are just amazing:-).
Day 3, the jar was covered in their poo and silk around it. We transferred them into a bigger box. A couple of weeks ....Hooray all of them survived and became beautiful butterflies.
I would highly recommend this. Thank you amazon.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2018
Please note on this amazon order you won't get your caterpillars delivered. You need to spend an addition £3.00 to order it.
It comes in a small jar with food and 5 caterpillars. We had read quite a few reviews saying not all of them survived. When I said this my daughter she instantaneously said " mumma no wonder they didn't, as it's a cramped space". Children are just amazing:-).
Day 3, the jar was covered in their poo and silk around it. We transferred them into a bigger box. A couple of weeks ....Hooray all of them survived and became beautiful butterflies.
I would highly recommend this. Thank you amazon.





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