Insect Lore Butterfly Garden with Voucher
- Voucher for 5 live caterpillars, caterpillars not included
- Ages 4 and up, STEM kit
- About a 3-week project from caterpillar to Painted Lady butterfly
- Pop-up mesh habitat, reusable
- Redeem the voucher at 50 to 90°F
- Caterpillars ship to the continental U.S. only
Last refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A hands-on butterfly life cycle kit that needs you to redeem a voucher for the caterpillars. The live insects arrive separately and only within the continental U.S.
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ASIN: B00000ISC5Model: 1010Category: Science Kits & Toys
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Overview
A pop-up mesh habitat gives the caterpillars room to form chrysalides and emerge as butterflies. The kit adds a feeding dropper, a butterfly feeder, a STEM journal and an instruction guide.
The kit turns metamorphosis into a three-week home or classroom project, with the habitat reusable for later rounds. The caveats are logistics: the insects come only after redeeming the voucher, and the temperature window and shipping area are limited.
Who it's for
Children curious about nature and parents or educators who like a guided science activity will use the journal and habitat. A buyer who needs the caterpillars to arrive with the kit should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Reusable pop-up mesh habitat
- STEM journal guides the project
- Feeding dropper and feeder included
- Voucher covers the live caterpillars
- Live caterpillars not included
- Voucher ships to the continental U.S. only
- Voucher timing depends on temperature
- No warranty stated
Performance notes
The project follows the real life cycle, from caterpillar to chrysalis to adult, over several weeks. Redemption timing matters because the caterpillars travel by mail, and the listing advises doing it within a moderate temperature range. The mesh walls let the butterflies be watched without handling them.
Where it stands among science kits & toys
- #1 most-searched brand and model of the 9 science kits & toys lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
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Specifications
| Brand | Insect Lore |
|---|---|
| Model | 1010 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Habitat size | 12 inch butterfly habitat (11.5 inch listed as size) |
| Project length | 3 weeks |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Recommended age | 4 to 15 years |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Nylon |
| Included components | |
| Included components | Mesh habitat, voucher for caterpillars, pipette, instruction guide, butterfly feeder, STEM journal |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer warranty | No warranty |
| Other details | |
| Voucher | Redeemable for 5 live caterpillars |
| Butterfly species | Painted Lady |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Insect Lore butterfly habitat?
The highlights list a 12 inch butterfly habitat, the size field says 11.5 inch, and the item dimensions are 10 x 10 x 12 inches.
Does the Butterfly Garden kit come with live caterpillars?
No. It includes a voucher you redeem for caterpillars, and the title says live caterpillars are not included.
Can the caterpillars be shipped anywhere?
No. The listing says live caterpillars can only be shipped to the continental U.S.
What temperature should I redeem the voucher at?
The listing advises redeeming it when temperatures are between 50 and 90°F.