Large Painted Lady Kit

Our large kit comes with everything you need to take care of your 10 live Painted Lady caterpillars from reception to release! This includes food for caterpillars, instructions, and a large enclosure to keep your Chrysalis in as they emerge and observe the adult butterflies.  These 10 caterpillars come in 2 cups of 5, and additional cups can be ordered for only $11 extra (see order options dropdown above). We guarantee 4/5 caterpillars to reach healthy adulthood!  It takes about 12 days on average for the caterpillars to reach the chrysalis stage, and another 8-10 days for them to emerge as live butterflies. You can plan on the whole process taking 3 - 4 weeks from start to finish. If timing is a concern, you may place your order and pick it up later this Spring (just let us know in the comment box as you check out)! This is our medium sized enclosure, measuring 12" which allows for easy observation of the amazing process, perfect for family and classroom settings. This enclosure is co