Does this kit come with the caterpillar food included?

Yes, this kit come with caterpillar food.

This says monarch butterflies. Is it actually a monarch kit? I don’t want another variety of butterflies.

The butterflies that I received were painted ladys. They are similar to the monarch but smaller.

What is the best time of year for this project so that the butterflies don’t die after they’re released?

The summer months are the best time of the year since butterflies like super warm muggy weather. We usually order this kit in June but for the first time we ordered one of these kits in April, for Easter this year. Our butterflies are hatching today as we speak and I am a little worried about the weather, luckily next week will be in the 80’s where we live and they should survive... I have already saw a few monarchs out flying around... the process of when the caterpillars first arrive to when you release the butterflies from their cage is about a 3-4 week process so I would say right now would be ok to order.

Will a butterfly still develop if the chrysalis fell off the lid?

I had 2 fall off the lid and both developed. I used the tweezers to place one of them in the crook of a branch. One of the butterflies had a damaged wing but it still lived and fluttered around. We really enjoyed watching the process. Hope this helps answer your question.

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Insect Lore Butterfly Pavilion with Two Live Cups of Caterpillars - 2ft Tall Habitat, STEM Butterfly Journal, 10 Live Baby Caterpillars - Life Science Education Kit - Raise Painted Lady Butterflies

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📏2ft tall reusable mesh habitat

📒STEM butterfly journal included

🦋10 live Painted Lady caterpillars

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🦋 Transform curiosity into discovery with every flutter!

COMPLETE STEM LEARNING KIT - Includes journal, feeding tools, and care guide for immersive science education.
SPACIOUS REUSABLE HABITAT - 2-foot tall mesh pavilion designed for easy observation and long-term use.
TRUSTED LEGACY OF 50 YEARS - Backed by decades of family and educator trust in live insect kits.
PERFECT FOR HOME CLASSROOM - Engage budding entomologists with hands-on nature study and science projects.
WITNESS REAL TIME METAMORPHOSIS - Track the magical 3-week transformation from caterpillar to butterfly.

The Insect Lore Butterfly Pavilion Kit offers a captivating STEM experience with 10 live Painted Lady caterpillars, a spacious 2-foot tall reusable habitat, and a comprehensive butterfly journal. Perfect for children aged 4+, this kit supports hands-on learning about metamorphosis and life science, making it ideal for home or classroom use. Trusted for over 50 years, it includes all essentials for raising butterflies, fostering responsibility, and inspiring a love for nature.

Specifications

ASIN	B08JCZGYMQ
Age Range Description	4+
Best Sellers Rank	#336,362 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #136 in Habitat Science Kits #2,987 in Educational Science Kits
Brand Name	Insect Lore
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (249)
Educational Objective	STEM
Included Components	Two cups of live caterpillars, Pop-up, reusable 2-foot tall habitat, 2 Chrysalis Holding Logs, Feeding dropper, STEM "My Butterfly Journal", Caterpillar Quick Guide
Item Dimensions	14 x 14 x 24 inches
Item Type Name	Habitat
Manufacturer	Insect Lore
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	1500
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	48
Manufacturer Part Number	1823
Material Type	Nylon
Model Number	1823
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	2
Set Name	Insect Lore Butterfly Pavilion Kit with Live Caterpillars
Size	2 feet tall
Theme	Insects
UPC	735569018233

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