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product_id: 674149128
title: "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: "£24.21"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Insect Lore"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/674149128-cup-of-caterpillars-basic-5-live-painted-lady-caterpillars-food
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# Includes nutritious caterpillar food Compact 3x3x4.5 inch cups 10 live Painted Lady caterpillars 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:** £24.21
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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?** £24.21 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/674149128-cup-of-caterpillars-basic-5-live-painted-lady-caterpillars-food)

## 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

- • **Complete Care Kit:** Each refill includes 2 cups with 5 caterpillars each, nutritious food, and easy-to-follow instructions—just add your habitat.
- • **STEM-Approved Fun:** Hands-on experience that boosts critical thinking, observation, and exploratory skills for kids and managers who value education.
- • **Farm-Fresh Quality:** Grown on a trusted family-owned California farm since 1969, ensuring healthy, thriving caterpillars every time.
- • **Live Learning in Action:** Watch 10 baby caterpillars grow, cocoon, and emerge as butterflies—right at home or in the classroom.
- • **Perfect Timing for Success:** Ships only when local temps are 50–90°F to guarantee your caterpillars arrive healthy and ready to thrive.

## Overview

Insect Lore’s 2 Cups of Caterpillars Basic offers 10 live Painted Lady caterpillars raised on a family farm in California, complete with food and care instructions. Ideal for STEM education and nature enthusiasts, this refill kit fits reusable habitats (sold separately) and delivers a captivating hands-on experience of metamorphosis. Ships within the continental U.S. when temperatures are optimal for caterpillar health.

## Description

Insect Lore's Painted Lady Caterpillars Basic Cup – The Perfect Refill for Butterfly Garden Habitat! Insect Lore's Painted Lady Caterpillars provide an exciting, hands-on educational experience for kids, families, and students, teaching them about the wonders of nature and the crucial role of pollinators. These caterpillars are the perfect refill for the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden Habitat (sold separately), allowing you to watch as they transform into stunning butterflies. This kit 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. Grown with care at Insect Lore's family-operated farm in Central California, these caterpillars are shipped directly to you. NOTE: For the best experience, order when daytime temperatures in your area are between 50-90°F. Caterpillars can only be shipped within the continental U.S.

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: So Fun - Would Buy Again! - Purchased these for use in my self-contained classroom. They arrived all alive and thriving on eating their 'brown mush' as my students called it! All 5 made it into cocoons and transformed into butterflies! I was surprised as I assumed we may lose one or two! The instructions were clear and helpful, and I already had a little butterfly mesh 'home' for them to be placed in. As you lift the lid to transfer the cocoon's, you do have to be careful not to let any of them fall. Overall, I was very impressed and will be purchasing again!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DM32F4J8 |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,537 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #183 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand Name | Insect Lore |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 654 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 Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 36 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 7801 |
| 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

## Images

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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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So Fun - Would Buy Again!
*by S***A on March 28, 2026*

Purchased these for use in my self-contained classroom. They arrived all alive and thriving on eating their 'brown mush' as my students called it! All 5 made it into cocoons and transformed into butterflies! I was surprised as I assumed we may lose one or two! The instructions were clear and helpful, and I already had a little butterfly mesh 'home' for them to be placed in. As you lift the lid to transfer the cocoon's, you do have to be careful not to let any of them fall. Overall, I was very impressed and will be purchasing again!

### ⭐ 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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*Last updated: 2026-08-15*