Butterfly Kits available starting next Spring! Pre-order to reserve your caterpillars, simply select your preferred ship week.
THE DOUBLE BUTTERFLY KIT: This butterfly kit comes with 8 Live Caterpillars in 2 Growing Cups. Watch as caterpillars grow many times their original size, turn into chrysalises, and emerge into beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies! This amazing process takes 3-4 weeks, please plan accordingly. A great summer project and a fantastic gift for all nature lovers! Designed with parents and teachers in mind with no mixing, transferring, or feeding caterpillars required!
Kit includes:
- 8 Painted Lady Caterpillars with Food
- Cube Butterfly Habitat with Clear Viewing Side (12x12x12")
- Butterfly Feeding Kit (sugar, pipette, felt, and saucer)
- Spray Bottle
- Full instructions
What sets us apart from other butterfly kits?
- Our crystal-clear cups allow for an easier viewing experience.
- 4 Caterpillars per Growing Cup allows for healthier caterpillar development and higher success rates for the butterflies.
- Butterfly feeding kits are included in every kit so you don't have to worry about feeding your beautiful butterflies after they transform!
- We even include a Spray Bottle in your kit to provide proper moisture for your chrysalises!
Double Butterfly Kit - 8 Caterpillars
Pre Order Your Kits for 2026!
Now accepting orders for Spring 2026, reserve your caterpillars for our busiest time of the year! For teachers and educators, please note caterpillars take 3-4 weeks to become butterflies. Please plan accordingly to fit your teaching schedules.
Shipping Temperatures
*Please make sure your day and night temperatures are between 45 – 85F to ensure safe delivery for your caterpillars* Illinois customers can pre-order their kits for delivery starting April 6th. We will contact you before shipping your kits if we deem weather is not suitable for shipping on your selected week.
Butterfly Releases
*Painted Lady Butterflies cannot be released in CT, ND, or WA. Please keep butterflies indoors for their entire life cycle. Butterfly Kits ship US only (unfortunately we cannot ship to Puerto Rico)