When the caterpillars are ready to become chrysalides, they will climb to the top of the cup and hang upside down attaching themselves to the paper disc inside the lid.

Rearing Cages There are cages for travel, small ones for starters, Giant for larger breeding programmes and the range of Pyjama Cages in three sizes. Raise 10 baby caterpillars from your home, office, or classroom and watch as they grow to become beautiful Painted Lady butterflies!The Goodden GEMLIGHT SUPER is a leap forward in technology, greatly advanced on its predecessor the Goodden GemLight.

Each Butterfly Breeding Kit comes with everything you need to raise 5 Painted Lady butterflies – watch the caterpillars develop into butterflies and because they are native to the UK, once developed, you can keep them for a few days before releasing them.For three children, consider our Butterfly Rearing Kit, which includes three cups, each with 5-7 live caterpillars, and three habitats, providing a delightful experience for everyone! You can keep your butterflies for 2 – 3 days feeding them sugar solution (sugar and water) or fruit before releasing them in your garden. Alternatively keep in a plastic box, lined with absorbent paper, in close confinement with fresh foodplant, and changed daily.