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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: "€ 30.95"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Insect Lore"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/674149128-insect-lore-cup-of-caterpillars-basic-5-live-painted-lady
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# 5 live Painted Lady caterpillars Hands-on STEM learning experience Grown in USA, family farm-raised 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:** € 30.95
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦋 Transform curiosity into wonder with every flutter!

## 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?** € 30.95 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/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

- • **Eco-Friendly Educational Fun:** Connect with nature and support pollinator awareness while creating unforgettable memories.
- • **Authentic USA-Grown Specimens:** Each cup contains caterpillars raised on a family-owned California farm, ensuring quality and sustainability.
- • **Complete Caterpillar Care Kit:** Includes all necessary food and clear step-by-step instructions for a seamless butterfly-raising journey.
- • **Watch Nature’s Magic Unfold:** Observe 5 live caterpillars transform into butterflies in real time, right at home or in the classroom.
- • **Perfect STEM Activity for All Ages:** Designed for kids 3+, this kit boosts observation, reasoning, and exploratory skills through immersive learning.

## Overview

The Insect Lore Cup of Caterpillars Basic is a refill kit featuring 5 live Painted Lady caterpillars raised in the USA. It includes all the food needed for their growth and detailed instructions, making it an ideal hands-on STEM activity for kids and classrooms. Designed for those who already own a butterfly habitat, this kit offers a unique opportunity to observe the full metamorphosis cycle from caterpillar to butterfly, fostering educational development and environmental awareness.

## Description

The Cup of Caterpillars Basic provides an educational experience for kids, families, and students, teaching them about the wonders of nature and the crucial role of pollinators. This project allows you to watch closely as your caterpillars transform into native Painted Lady butterflies. This item 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.

Review: Great customer service, perfect for doing it again after already owning the rest of the kit - The first cup that came, all 5 caterpillars were dead. (We waited the 48 hours for them to “wake up” but they were rolled into a tight ball and pretty obviously not alive.) I contacted insect lore customer support and they were so easy to work with and sent a replacement so quickly! Second cup was perfect and they all made chrysalids and turned into butterflies and it was so fun! Want to note that this is just the caterpillars because we already have all the other stuff from the kit that we did previously, so this is just to raise them again. You shouldn’t order this if you don’t have the butterfly enclosure already.
Review: What a joy! - How these little guys show up alive and thriving, I'll never know. My second time purchasing a set for the grandkids, who just love watching the development and then letting them fly. Everything in the advertising is true. We are really pleased with the set. Not too pricey.

## Features

- Caterpillar Refill Kit: This refill arrives with 5 live baby Painted Lady caterpillars and is suitable for butterfly growers who already own a habitat
- Grown in the USA: Each cup includes 5 live baby Painted Lady caterpillars raised at Insect Lore's family-owned farm in California
- Hands-On STEM Learning Experience: Observe caterpillars grow, form chrysalides, and transform into beautiful butterflies right before your eyes, providing educational value for kids, families, and classrooms
- Butterfly habitat and Chrys-A-Lid Holding Log sold separately
- Complete Food Included: Each cup contains all the food the caterpillars need to grow and develop through their life cycle stages
- Clear Instructions Provided: Kit includes detailed instructions to guide you through the entire butterfly growing process from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DM32F4J8 |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,881 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #218 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand Name | Insect Lore |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 685 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Concept Development Skills, Exploratory Skills, Observation Skills, Reasoning Skills, STEM |
| Included Components | 1 Cup of Caterpillars Basic |
| Item Dimensions | 5 x 4 x 4 inches |
| Item Type Name | 1 Cup of Caterpillars Basic |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Insect Lore |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 7801 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 3 years and up |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Number | 7801 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Set Name | Cup of Caterpillars Basic |
| Size | Small |
| Theme | Insects |
| UPC | 735569078015 |

## 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

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great customer service, perfect for doing it again after already owning the rest of the kit
*by A***R on July 9, 2026*

The first cup that came, all 5 caterpillars were dead. (We waited the 48 hours for them to “wake up” but they were rolled into a tight ball and pretty obviously not alive.) I contacted insect lore customer support and they were so easy to work with and sent a replacement so quickly! Second cup was perfect and they all made chrysalids and turned into butterflies and it was so fun! Want to note that this is just the caterpillars because we already have all the other stuff from the kit that we did previously, so this is just to raise them again. You shouldn’t order this if you don’t have the butterfly enclosure already.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a joy!
*by A***M on September 11, 2026*

How these little guys show up alive and thriving, I'll never know. My second time purchasing a set for the grandkids, who just love watching the development and then letting them fly. Everything in the advertising is true. We are really pleased with the set. Not too pricey.

### ⭐ Last purchase from Insect Lore
*by T***T on July 31, 2026*

WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!! My son and I have ordered these for the last 4 years and this shipment was the WORST! In the past we had enjoyed watching the teeny tiny caterpillars feed and grow until they were ready for their next phase. Not this time. They were HUGE when we got them and then they made their chrysalis within less than a week. Totally false advertisement on 5 caterpillars. We got 4 and only one emerged. You used to get a cute booklet to chart their progress. This time we got a QR code. It's evident that this company is more concerned about making higher profit margins than the overall experience they claim you'll have. This will be our LAST PURCHASE. My recommendation is go with a different group. That's our plan.

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*Store origin: IE*
*Last updated: 2026-09-17*