How do they breathe in the cups?

The cups have a filter under the lid Thoth hole in the top that allows for them to receive air.

are these monarch caterpillars?

They are not… these are painted lady butterflies. A bit smaller than monarch, but very beautiful

How would I postpone the butterflies from hatching? Shipping was faster than expected and I want to give them as a present in 10 days.

I don’t think you can slow down nature. However, the caterpillars will continue to grow for 7-10 days before they each turn into a chrysalis. Then another 7-10 days before they emerge as butterflies. You have some time still.

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Insect Lore Two Cups of Live Caterpillars - 10 Live Painted Lady Caterpillars with Food - Includes Bonus Butterfly Life Cycle Figurines - Refill for Butterfly Garden Habitat

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🌱STEM learning

🐛10 live caterpillars

🇺🇸Proudly grown in the USA

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🦋 Transform your world, one caterpillar at a time!

STEM EXPLORATION - Inspire young minds with hands-on science and nature education.
NATURE APPRECIATION - Encourage a love for nature with trusted, locally grown caterpillars.
USER FRIENDLY GUIDE - Clear instructions make it easy for families and classrooms.
COMPLETE KIT ESSENTIALS - Includes everything needed for a successful butterfly adventure.
TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE - Witness the magic of metamorphosis with 10 live caterpillars!

Insect Lore's Two Cups of Live Caterpillars offer an engaging educational experience for families and classrooms, allowing children to observe the fascinating life cycle of Painted Lady Butterflies. This kit includes 10 live caterpillars, their food, chrysalis holding logs, and a quick guide, making it a perfect introduction to STEM learning and nature appreciation.

Specifications

ASIN	B09RSH4RFN
Age Range Description	4+
Best Sellers Rank	#58,033 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #508 in Educational Science Kits
Brand Name	Insect Lore
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,492)
Educational Objective	STEM
Included Components	Two Cups of Caterpillars & Butterfly Life Cycle Stages
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	6.25 x 3.1 x 3 inches
Item Type Name	Butterfly Habitat Refill
Item Weight	0.64 Pounds
Manufacturer	Insect Lore
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	720.0
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	48.0
Manufacturer Part Number	L200-LCS-AMZ
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	L200-LCS-AMZ
Set Name	Painted Lady Caterpillar Refill Set
Size	3.1 x 6.25 x 3 inches
Theme	Insects
UPC	735569010053
Unit Count	10.0 Count

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