My son opened the lid right when they arrived cause he was afraid they couldn't breathe. I covered them up right away. Will they be ok?

Yes. Holes in lid, fabric is breathable. Caterpillars use the fabric to hang from when they cocoon, so keep lid on. Don’t need to do anything till they’re all hanging, then place lids standing upright in the holder provided

Guarantee? all are alive & hatch. money back. i purchased caterpillars for my grandchildren & only one survived. who do i contact about replacements?

How can we contact them? We received 3 live caterpillars and the other 2 dead (and in pieces).

Can They Eat Peaches?

We have ours pineapple and watermelon. W Sweet and juicy

Is it normal for there to be webs in the cup?

It is a normal part of caterpillar life to form webs. The webs seem to help them when they eventually climb to the top of their cup to hang upside down. I have had webs every time with these and have ordered them almost every year for the last 15 years.

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Insect Lore Science Kit: Cup of Caterpillars Butterfly Garden Refill - Educational Kit for Children & Students - Biology Theme - Ages Kid - Unisex

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Age range (description)
Kid
Brand
Insect Lore
Item dimensions L x W x H
7.9 x 7.9 x
Size
S
Theme
Science

🎓Boosts observation & spatial skills

📏Compact 7.9cm cube size

🦋Live caterpillars included

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Description

🦋 Unlock the magic of metamorphosis—your mini butterfly garden awaits!

TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS - Over 5,000 glowing reviews with a solid 4.1-star rating.
INCLUSIVE UNISEX FUN - Designed for all kids to spark a lifelong love of biology.
STEM APPROVED LEARNING - Enhances observation skills and spatial reasoning for young scientists.
COMPACT SCIENCE BIG IMPACT - Perfectly sized at under 8cm for desktop or classroom exploration.
TRANSFORM CURIOSITY INTO DISCOVERY - Watch real caterpillars metamorphose into butterflies—no assembly needed!

The Insect Lore Science Kit: Cup of Caterpillars Butterfly Garden Refill offers a hands-on biology experience by providing live caterpillars that transform into butterflies. Compact and easy to use, this educational kit is designed for kids and students to develop observation and spatial reasoning skills. With no assembly required and a strong customer rating, it’s a trusted tool for inspiring young minds in STEM learning.

Specifications

ASIN	B07QX99XFL
Age Range Description	Kid
Best Sellers Rank	#23,827 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #316 in Educational Science Kits
Brand Name	Insect Lore
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (5,066)
Educational Objective	Observation Skills, Spatial Reasoning
Global Trade Identification Number	00735569010008
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	7.9 x 7.9 x 7.6 centimeters
Item Weight	0.3 Pounds
Manufacturer	Insect Lore
Manufacturer Part Number	L100
Manufacturer recommended age	0 months and up
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	L100
Number of Items	1
Size	S
Theme	Science
UPC	735569010008
Unit Count	1.0 Count

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