My son opened the lid right when they arrived cause he was afraid they couldn't breathe. I covered them up right away. Will they be ok?

Yes. Holes in lid, fabric is breathable. Caterpillars use the fabric to hang from when they cocoon, so keep lid on. Don’t need to do anything till they’re all hanging, then place lids standing upright in the holder provided

Guarantee? all are alive & hatch. money back. i purchased caterpillars for my grandchildren & only one survived. who do i contact about replacements?

How can we contact them? We received 3 live caterpillars and the other 2 dead (and in pieces).

Can They Eat Peaches?

We have ours pineapple and watermelon. W Sweet and juicy

Is it normal for there to be webs in the cup?

It is a normal part of caterpillar life to form webs. The webs seem to help them when they eventually climb to the top of their cup to hang upside down. I have had webs every time with these and have ordered them almost every year for the last 15 years.

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🦋 Unlock the wonder of metamorphosis—bring nature’s magic home today!

ALL INCLUSIVE KIT - Includes nutritious food, Chrys-A-Lid log, and fun stickers for hands-on engagement.
METAMORPHOSIS MAGIC - Watch 5 live caterpillars transform into butterflies—STEM learning in action.
PERFECT STEM REFILL - Ideal companion to your Insect Lore Butterfly Garden habitat (sold separately).
FARM FRESH TRUSTED - Raised since 1969 on a family-owned California farm for guaranteed quality.
CLASSROOM FAMILY READY - Designed to bring families and classrooms together through immersive nature study.

The Insect Lore Cup of Caterpillars offers 5 live Painted Lady caterpillars raised on a trusted California farm, complete with food, a Chrys-A-Lid holding log, and stickers. This compact STEM refill kit is designed to complement the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden habitat, providing an engaging, hands-on educational experience that lets kids and families observe the full butterfly life cycle at home or in the classroom.

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