Most butterflies prefer to feed on nectar, but others will feed on the juices of rotting fruit or animal dung. The design is practical, construction rugged, and the net fits nicely in the pocket, but can be deployed in seconds when required. When the caterpillars are ready to become chrysalides, they will climb to the top of the cup and hang upside down attaching themselves to the paper disc inside the lid.

Remove the silk fabrics and insect droppings from the butterfly pupae before hanging the butterfly pupa in the Butterfly Habitat. Sleeving is the most natural method for rearing larvae, proving constantly fresh food, with protection from parasites and predators, and preventing escape.The recipient will have the flexibility to start raising butterflies when they are ready, as this kit comes with a caterpillar voucher to redeem. The caterpillars will remain inside the cup where they will eat, spin silk and grow to TEN times their original size. For three children, consider our Butterfly Rearing Kit, which includes three cups, each with 5-7 live caterpillars, and three habitats, providing a delightful experience for everyone! The caterpillars will remain in the cup and will eat, spin silk and grow to TEN times their original size!

Love it and love the fact the live caterpillars came with it unlike others we have to mail off and can only get during certain times of the year this comes with everything you need! The caterpillars are usually available from the end of February to Mid September (exact dates are dependent on weather). Grow your own butterflies and witness their amazing life cycle close-up with the Caterpillar to Butterfly Kit.

Additionally, the beginners ’ section of the site has a range of species suitable for those new to the hobby! Guidance on the distribution, food plants and life cycle of each species of caterpillar illustrated is included.

The UK is home to over 59 species of butterfly, ranging from the common Small White to the rare Large Blue. This educational kit gives children, students and families an unforgettable opportunity to watch caterpillars change into chrysalides and then emerge as beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies. You then watch the tiny caterpillars grow up to ten times their size before transforming into chrysalides - watch them change into beautiful butterflies and release them into the wild. You’ll save valuable time and you will receive everything you need in one convenient, exciting package. Personalized advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out.This is a wonderful way to mark an event, birthday, anniversary or show appreciation to friends or family, or to encourage a budding interest, even to start a new one. caterpillars (a live butterfly culture) will arrive in a clear plastic cup with all of the nutritious food they need. Rearing Cages There are cages for travel, small ones for starters, Giant for larger breeding programmes and the range of Pyjama Cages in three sizes.