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product_id: 674149128
title: "Insect Lore Cup of Caterpillars Basic – 5 Live Painted Lady Caterpillars with Food – Refill Kit for Butterfly Garden Habitat – STEM Science Activity for Kids & Classrooms"
brand: "insect lore"
price: "C$2060"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Insect Lore"
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/674149128-insect-lore-cup-of-caterpillars-basic-5-live-painted-lady
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
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# Nutrient-rich food included Compact 5x4x4 inch refill cup 5 live Painted Lady caterpillars Insect Lore Cup of Caterpillars Basic – 5 Live Painted Lady Caterpillars with Food – Refill Kit for Butterfly Garden Habitat – STEM Science Activity for Kids & Classrooms

**Brand:** insect lore
**Price:** C$2060
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦋 Transform your space with live science—because watching growth never goes out of style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Insect Lore Cup of Caterpillars Basic – 5 Live Painted Lady Caterpillars with Food – Refill Kit for Butterfly Garden Habitat – STEM Science Activity for Kids & Classrooms by insect lore
- **How much does it cost?** C$2060 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/674149128-insect-lore-cup-of-caterpillars-basic-5-live-painted-lady)

## Best For

- insect lore enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted insect lore brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Live STEM Magic:** Watch 5 live caterpillars metamorphose into butterflies—science in action!
- • **All-in-One Refill:** Includes caterpillars, food, and care instructions—just add your habitat.
- • **Farm-Fresh & Trusted:** Grown in the USA since 1969 on a family-owned farm for guaranteed quality.
- • **Season-Smart Shipping:** Ships only when temps are ideal (50–90°F) to ensure healthy arrivals.
- • **Perfect Classroom Catalyst:** Engage kids with hands-on learning that sparks curiosity and wonder.

## Overview

The Insect Lore Cup of Caterpillars Basic is a 5-live Painted Lady caterpillar refill kit designed for the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden Habitat. Raised on a trusted family farm in California since 1969, it includes nutrient-rich food and detailed care instructions. Ideal for STEM learning at home or in classrooms, it offers a hands-on experience of metamorphosis. The compact 5x4x4 inch cup ships within the continental U.S. only during optimal temperature ranges to ensure caterpillar health.

## Description

Insect Lore's Painted Lady Caterpillars Basic Cup – The Perfect Refill for Butterfly Garden Habitat! Insect Lore's Painted Lady Caterpillars provide an exciting, hands-on educational experience for kids, families, and students, teaching them about the wonders of nature and the crucial role of pollinators. These caterpillars are the perfect refill for the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden Habitat (sold separately), allowing you to watch as they transform into stunning butterflies. This kit includes 5 baby caterpillars, all the food they need, and clear instructions to guide you through the process. Please note that the habitat and Chrys-A-Lid Holding Log are sold separately. Grown with care at Insect Lore's family-operated farm in Central California, these caterpillars are shipped directly to you. NOTE: For the best experience, order when daytime temperatures in your area are between 50-90°F. Caterpillars can only be shipped within the continental U.S.

Review: Great learning experience - The Lifecycle of a Butterfly is always a favorite Unit of study in our PreK classroom. Watching the caterpillars change and the butterfly release is always a hit!
Review: Beautiful Butterflies - Fun classroom project on butterfly lifecycles! I look forward to this project every spring! The kiddos love watching the caterpillars go through its lifecycle and emerge as a beautiful butterflies!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DM32F4J8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,696 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #117 in Educational Science Kits |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (603) |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Item model number | 7801 |
| Manufacturer | Insect Lore |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 3 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 5 x 4 x 4 inches |
| Release date | November 1, 2024 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Insect Lore
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Item Weight:** 3.2 ounces
- **Style:** 1 Cup Basic
- **Color:** Green
- **Included Components:** 1 Cup of Caterpillars Basic
- **UPC:** 735569078015
- **Manufacturer:** Insect Lore

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great learning experience
*by R***. on January 25, 2026*

The Lifecycle of a Butterfly is always a favorite Unit of study in our PreK classroom. Watching the caterpillars change and the butterfly release is always a hit!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Butterflies
*by S***P on December 31, 2025*

Fun classroom project on butterfly lifecycles! I look forward to this project every spring! The kiddos love watching the caterpillars go through its lifecycle and emerge as a beautiful butterflies!

### ⭐ disappointing
*by L***A on January 21, 2026*

Not a great cup of caterpillars. I usually order them from amazon by another brand and all five caterpillars become butterflies. Usually the container has a piece of cloth on the top that the caterpillars can latch on to, the cloth is removeable and easily transferred into the butterfly habitat. With this container there is no cloth, just a sticker on the lid of the container making it difficult for the caterpillars to latch in order to form their chrysalis. 3 of them fell, and I couldn't remove the sticker from the container to get the other two off the cap. I hope that all of the caterpillars make it.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-14*