Artificial Diet Cup: This is a great option if your Painted Lady Butterflies have laid eggs and you do not have access to fresh leaf material to feed your caterpillars. Our Artificial Diet Cups contain enough food to feed up to 5 caterpillars to the chrysalis stage.
*Caterpillars must be started on this artificial diet right as they hatch from the egg. Caterpillars that have eaten fresh leaves will not accept this diet. We include a paint brush and full instructions on how to transfer your eggs/newly hatched caterpillars to the diet cup.
Artificial Diet Cup Includes:
- Diet Cup with enough food to feed 5 caterpillars from egg to the chrysalis stage
- Paint Brush to transfer eggs or newly hatched caterpillars
- Filter Paper and Lid (pre-punched holes)
- Instructions
Artificial Diet Cup - Feeds 5 Caterpillars
Success rate using our Artificial Diet Cups may be lower than Caterpillar Cups ordered directly from us, as we raise our caterpillars and butterflies in a very clean lab environment. Don't be discouraged as we include detailed instructions to help you get the best success even at home! However, our Caterpillar Cup guarantee does not apply to Artificial Diet Cups.
Artificial Diet Cups can be stored in the refridgerator (not below freezing) for up to 3 weeks!