| "BUTTERFLY KIT" Science Kit Description:
Watch and learn all about the amazing life cycle of a butterfly as you raise your own live butterflies with this Painted Lady butterfly habitat! Experience the complete metamorphosis of Painted Lady butterflies growing from larvae (caterpillars) to beautiful adults with this BUTTERFLY KIT.
A great science fair project and experiment idea, particularly for visual kids! A fun gift idea for kids who love butterflies and love to watch animals grow!
Product Notes:
Butterflies are NOT included. Ordering information to buy Painted Lady butterfly larvae (caterpillars) IS included.
Product Specifications:
Ages: 5+
Length of Play: Unlimited Fun!
Box Size: 11.75" x 11.75" x 2"
Box Weight: 0.8 lbs
Product Contents:
11" diameter x 11.75" tall Net Habitat
Feeding Pipette
Magnifier
Tweezers
Caterpillar Order Form & Instructions
Instruction Booklet with Information and Activities on Raising Live Butterflies
Product Warnings & Safety Information:
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS. This kit contains small pieces and is not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
A NOTE FROM LAURI:
More information on ordering Butterfly Larvae. This butterfly kit includes instructions how to order Painted Lady butterfly larvae (caterpillars) from Edmund Scientific. You order 5 larvae in an 8 ounce jar, which includes food for development, and care instruction guide. You can order either USPS 1st Class or Priority Mail for a cost of $11.95-$18.95 (prices & availability subject to change without notice, prices include shipping). They include a full 30 day guarantee. Shipping is not available to Hawaii and New Mexico. They also have shipping to Canada via a related Canadian website (April through September only). Allow 2-3 weeks for your caterpillars to arrive. They have specific shipping days during the week. PLEASE make sure your weather will allow safe arrival of your caterpillars!
Yes, insects are animals. Many kids will ask whether insects are considered animals. This is a great question for further thinking and discussion with your curious kids. As you help guide their research, you will be happy to know that insects are animals! Insects are part of the animal kingdom (Kingdom Animalia), and a class under the Phylum Arthropoda.
Relatively quick science kit to watch! The metamorphosis from caterpillars to butterflies will take approximately 3 weeks. Your kids will delight in watching the changes that take place in this relatively short time.
Habitat is a convenient size for home or classroom. The net habitat is just under a square foot in size, making it a suitable size for your home or classroom.
Ready for regular re-use. If you care for your butterflies well, you may be lucky to have the butterflies lay new eggs for more fun! Female butterflies will lay eggs about 4 days after emerging from their Chrysalis. The habitat can be used with caterpillars found in the wild, or with more butterflies ordered. |
