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 reasoning skills

📏Compact 7.9cm cube, perfect for any desk or classroom

🦋Live caterpillars for real-time metamorphosis

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Description

🦋 Transform curiosity into discovery with every flutter!

TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS - Join over 5,000 happy reviewers who made this a top educational kit.
COMPACT READY TO GO - No assembly needed—just open and start your science adventure.
STEM LEARNING MADE FUN - Enhances critical observation and spatial reasoning skills for young minds.
UNISEX AGE APPROPRIATE - Designed for kids up to 10 years, perfect for curious learners of all genders.
WITNESS NATURES MAGIC - Experience the full butterfly lifecycle right at home or school.

The Insect Lore Science Kit: Cup of Caterpillars Butterfly Garden Refill offers a hands-on biology experience by delivering live caterpillars that metamorphose into butterflies. Compact and easy to use, this educational kit is designed for children up to 10 years old, promoting observation and spatial reasoning skills without any assembly required. With over 5,000 positive reviews, it’s a trusted tool for STEM learning and nature exploration.

Specifications

ASIN	B07QX99XFL
Age Range Description	Kid
Best Sellers Rank	#94,534 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #1,215 in Educational Science Kits
Brand Name	Insect Lore
Customer Reviews	4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (5,063)
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	136 g
Manufacturer	Insect Lore
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	1200.0
Manufacturer Part Number	L100
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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