Insect Lore Butterfly Garden with 10 Live Baby Caterpillars
- 10 live baby caterpillars with food
- Ages 4 and up per manufacturer
- Painted Lady butterflies, raise and release
- Ships to the continental USA only
- 50 to 90 degrees F daytime temperatures advised at delivery
- STEM journal and feeding dropper included
Last refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A raise-and-release butterfly kit with live caterpillars, a pop-up habitat and a feeder. Shipping is limited to the continental USA and weather matters at delivery.
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ASIN: B087YXSQG5Model: L1048Category: Science Kits & Toys
Overview
A pop-up mesh habitat in nylon is where the caterpillars grow into Painted Lady butterflies, with a flower-shaped feeder and sugar packets for the adults. A chrysalis station log, a quick guide and a STEM journal come along.
Watching real metamorphosis with everything supplied is the reason to buy the kit. The limits are live-animal timing, a delivery temperature window and shipping restricted to one region.
Who it's for
Kids and classrooms at the listed age with an adult to help with feeding and release. People who cannot receive a live shipment promptly, or who live in extreme climates, should wait for a better time.
Pros and cons
- Live caterpillars with food included
- Reusable pop-up habitat
- Feeder and dropper included
- STEM journal for learning
- Live animal timing matters
- Ships to continental USA only
- Weather sensitive at delivery
Performance notes
The caterpillars eat, form chrysalides and emerge as butterflies, and the habitat and station log let a child watch each stage. Temperature at delivery affects the caterpillars, so the listing advises mild daytime weather.
Specifications
| Brand | Insect Lore |
|---|---|
| Model | L1048 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Habitat height | 12 inch |
| Item dimensions | 10 x 10 x 12 inches |
| Item weight | 428 g |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Nylon |
| Included components | |
| Included components | 10 baby caterpillars and food, pop-up reusable mesh habitat, chrysalis station log, flower-shaped feeder, sugar packets, feeding dropper, quick guide, READ ME insert, STEM butterfly journal |
| Other details | |
| Recommended age | 4 years and up |
| Theme | Biology, life science |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden habitat?
The pop-up mesh habitat is 12 inches tall, and the listed item dimensions are 10 x 10 x 12 inches.
Can the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden ship outside the USA?
No. The description says live caterpillars ship to the continental USA only.
When should I order the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden?
The description says it is best to receive the order when daytime temperatures in your area are between 50 and 90 degrees F.