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Painted Lady Butterfly Kit - Habitat, STEM Journal, & Voucher for Chrysalis Log & Caterpillars - Grow Your Own Butterfly Kit

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Age Range (Description) 4+
Item dimensions L x W x H 10 x 10 x 12 inches

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  • Bring the Outdoors In – Help kids foster a love for the world thanks to your real caterpillars to butterflies kit with a mesh habitat, food, a care guide, a STEM journal, and a voucher for caterpillars.
  • Inspire Future Explorers – Ignite a passion for science with your comprehensive STEM activity journal, packed with problem-solving games that encourage exploring your caterpillar to butterfly kit.
  • Raise Butterflies with Ease – Eliminate guesswork with your easy-to-read care guide. Plan to raise any future Insect Lore-brand caterpillars for butterflies kit refills in 50-85°F weather for 3 weeks.
  • Feed Curiosity – When you see chrysalides in your live butterfly kit with caterpillars, set your cup lid on your log and in your 12-in. enclosure. We’ll send your log holder with your caterpillars.
  • Educator-Approved Excellence – Join the thousands of teachers, parents, enthusiasts, and kids who have learned and played with Insect Lore butterfly garden kits with caterpillars for over 50 years.
  • Please note: Insect Lore is not responsible for lost or missing vouchers.

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The Butterfly Garden provides kids with limitless learning opportunities, special family time - and FUN! Recipient of Newsweek's prestigious "Best in STEM 2021" Award. Learn about butterfly metamorphosis with Insect Lore's Butterfly Garden with Voucher. The Butterfly Garden is STEM Authenticated and provides children with a hands-on opportunity to explore, grow, and learn about the natural world. It's a great educational project for families to share. Please note: this kit does not contain live insects. An $8.95 fee is required at time of redemption for shipping and handling of your baby caterpillars. Butterfly Garden with Voucher Includes: A voucher to redeem at your convenience for 5 baby caterpillars and all the food they need. Pop-up, reusable, 12 inch, super-see-thru mesh habitat Chrysalis Holding Log (This item comes with your Cup of Caterpillars when your voucher is redeemed) Feeding dropper Caterpillar Quick Guide (you can also download the instructions here) READ ME insert with helpful caterpillar-raising tips Insect Lore, the Original Butterflies-by-Mail Company. We cannot ship live insects to Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, APO, FPO, or DPO addresses. Proudly Grown in the USA. Ages 4+

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  2. Two children gazing at a Cup of Caterpillars.

    Welcome to Insect Lore!

    • We're entomologist founded, and a family favorite.
    • We're the Original Raise-and-Release Butterfly Company, and we believe in fostering a deep appreciation for the natural world.
    • Our comprehensive kits come with everything you need to discover the extraordinary world of metamorphosis!

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  5. What should I do when my Cup of Caterpillars arrives?

    • Give your caterpillars 24-48 hours to acclimate after their journey.

    • Keep your caterpillars out of direct sunlight and away from heating or air conditioning vents.

    • This is an observational project.

    When is the best time of year to raise butterflies?

    • Depending on where you are located spring and summer are typically the best seasons, when daytime temperatures are between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

  6. What kind of butterfly does Insect Lore provide?

    When you purchase a butterfly growing kit from Insect Lore, you are raising native Painted Lady Butterflies (vanessa cardui).

    What do butterflies eat?

    Adult butterflies enjoy an entirely liquid diet!

    They use their proboscis to drink the nectar of flowers, or in the case of your Painted Ladies, homemade nectar and the juices of fruits.

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From the manufacturer

Insect Lore Butterfly Garden
How it works
Steps 3-5

kids watching live caterpillars for butterfly kit

stem journal from a live butterfly kit with caterpillars

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Explore the Magic

Encourage curiosity in kids (and kids at heart) while they witness one of nature’s most captivating transformations in your own butterfly habitat.

Step Up Learning with STEM

Keep your kid curious and help encourage their analytical abilities with your 11-page STEM activity booklet.

More Than Cute Critters and Happy Humans

Inspire the next generation of nature nurterers, scientists, responsible hands, and curious minds with kits from Insect Lore, a brand dedicated to inspiring explorers for over 50 years.

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What's in the box

  • Mesh habitat, voucher, pipette, Caterpillars to Butterflies Instruction Guide

    • Product guides and documents

    User Guide (PDF)

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    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    22,077 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the entertainment value, completeness, and educational value of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it's fun to watch the process of how a butterfly is formed from start to finish, and that it makes a great gift for kids. They appreciate the informative but fun worksheets that go with the kit. Some mention that the instructions are easy to follow.

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    593 customers mention588 positive5 negative

    Customers find the educational value of the kit great, fun, and hands-on. They also say it helps foster an appreciation for nature and gardening. Some mention that the kit can be a bit messy.

    "...Encourages kids to learn about nature and gardeningCons:- Can be a bit messy- Caterpillars can be fragile-..." Read more

    "I bought this for my daycare and it was so educational and so much fun...." Read more

    "The Live Butterfly Garden by Insect Lore is a fun, hands- on educational experience that is certain to appeal to even the most stubborn,..." Read more

    "...This kit comes with clear instructions as well as supporting educational materials...." Read more

    407 customers mention407 positive0 negative

    Customers find the science fundamentals kit entertaining and educational. They say it's fun to watch the process of how a butterfly is formed from start to finish. They also like the informative but fun worksheets that go with the kit. Customers also say the entire process is an amazing thing to witness for both kids and adults.

    "...Pros:- Fun and educational- Easy to use- Comes with everything you need..." Read more

    "I bought this for my daycare and it was so educational and so much fun...." Read more

    "The Live Butterfly Garden by Insect Lore is a fun, hands- on educational experience that is certain to appeal to even the most stubborn,..." Read more

    "This was so fun! All of our caterpillars turned into butterflies and we had a great time releasing them outdoors!..." Read more

    273 customers mention266 positive7 negative

    Customers find the kit complete and awesome. They say it provides lots of information on the life cycle of the butterfly. Customers also say it's a great set and worth the purchase.

    "...The kit comes with everything you need, including a habitat, food, and caterpillars...." Read more

    "...a little bit by making a few minor changes, but this is still a very good toy and considering my kid's fascination with the process, along with the..." Read more

    "Great product." Read more

    "Came with cage, butterfly feeder, and work book. You have to order the butterflies separately...." Read more

    215 customers mention185 positive30 negative

    Customers find the instructions easy to follow. They also say the process is simple and all the details are well explained. Customers also say it's fascinating and easy to use for any age.

    "...The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and kids will love watching the caterpillars grow and change into butterflies...." Read more

    "...This kit comes with clear instructions as well as supporting educational materials...." Read more

    "...] Love this kit the caterpillar came on time and went through the process very nicely my kid and I enjoyed watching the whole process...." Read more

    "...that you can get from Ikea and comes with the voucher, instructions with some facts, and a thin dropper for feeding...." Read more

    173 customers mention169 positive4 negative

    Customers find the gift to be a great and perfect gift for kids. They also mention that the butterflies are cute.

    "This is a great gift. We got one as a gift and had a great time with it, so I’ve bought a few as gifts for other kiddos...." Read more

    "Great gift for a 5 year old, got it for a Christmas present." Read more

    "...This kit is a great present for a budding and curious child." Read more

    "...a tragic end to a caterpillar last spring, this was the perfect gift for my grandson...." Read more

    168 customers mention153 positive15 negative

    Customers find the product very cute, and the butterflies are beautiful. They say it's a lot of fun and they get priceless photos of the butterfly release. Customers also say the unique, functional design is perfect for the purpose.

    "My kids love growing their own butterflies. The caterpillars are super cute . Watching them cocoon is always so much fun...." Read more

    "...full amount of time to observe more, they are truly a wonder, and beautiful!..." Read more

    "This was a lot of fun and the butterflies were beautiful...." Read more

    "...So beautiful and really great learning for the little ones (and us big ones too)...." Read more

    609 customers mention283 positive326 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the product. Some mention they've been loving watching the caterpillars grow and waiting for them to emerge as butterflies. They say it's an amazing experience to grow a butterfly. However, other customers say the lot doesn't come with caterpillar, they give you a coupon to order it. Some customers also say the butterflies aren't like normal butterflies and want to escape.

    "...Though the lot doesn’t come with Caterpillars, they give you a coupon to order it...." Read more

    "Getting the caterpillars was easy and quick. Waiting on our butterflies to emerge!" Read more

    "...Anther problem was parting with the butterflies...." Read more

    "...Everything you need is included and it’s easy to order the caterpillars. 10/10 recommend!" Read more

    243 customers mention106 positive137 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the toy. Some find it well worth the money, inexpensive, and a great investment of time and resources. Others however, feel the gift was expensive for no free voucher and unhappy with the hidden fee.

    "...The cost for shipping makes this kit overpriced in my opinion." Read more

    "...The box states “FREE CATERPILLARS; SHIPPING FEE $8.95.” Very clever marketing, Insect Lore!" Read more

    "...All in all, I think it was a cool experiment. Kind of expensive, so it was a special treat...." Read more

    "...It's well worth the price, and Amazon DOES have the best price around." Read more

    $8.95 Shipping Fee for Caterpillars
    4 Stars
    $8.95 Shipping Fee for Caterpillars
    I have shared this Painted Lady Butterfly experience with hundreds of kindergarten students over my 25-year teaching career, so it was a no-brainer that I would share it with my own grandchildren. Over the years I have ordered larvae from different suppliers, and have always had the best outcomes from Insect Lore. This kit comes with clear instructions as well as supporting educational materials. My only surprise when the kit arrived was the required $8.95 shipping fee for the caterpillars. It is stated on the front of the box, and shows in the Amazon pictures, but I guess I overlooked that detail. I thought the $24 price tag for 5 caterpillars was reasonable, but an additional $8.95 for the caterpillars is more than I probably would have paid had I known up front. The box states “FREE CATERPILLARS; SHIPPING FEE $8.95.” Very clever marketing, Insect Lore!
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    Jay K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bit expensive but perfect
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2023
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    I bought this for my 5 year old. Along the way he had lots of fun and he learnt a whole lot about the butterfly lifecycle. Though the lot doesn’t come with Caterpillars, they give you a coupon to order it.

    The Insect Lore Butterfly Garden is a great way for kids to learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. The kit comes with everything you need, including a habitat, food, and caterpillars. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and kids will love watching the caterpillars grow and change into butterflies.

    One of the best things about the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden is that it's a hands-on experience. Kids get to feed the caterpillars, water them, and watch them grow. They also get to learn about the different stages of metamorphosis. This is a great way for kids to learn about nature and science.

    The Insect Lore Butterfly Garden is also a great way to get kids interested in gardening. The caterpillars need milkweed leaves to eat, so kids will need to plant milkweed in their garden. This is a great way for kids to learn about gardening and the importance of pollinators.

    Overall, the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden is a great educational toy for kids. It's fun, educational, and a great way to get kids interested in nature.

    Here are some pros and cons of the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden:

    Pros:

    - Fun and educational
    - Easy to use
    - Comes with everything you need
    - Kids get to see the butterfly life cycle up close
    - Encourages kids to learn about nature and gardening

    Cons:

    - Can be a bit messy
    - Caterpillars can be fragile
    - Shipping can be expensive

    Overall, the Insect Lore Butterfly Garden is a great educational toy for kids. It's fun, educational, and a great way to get kids interested in nature.
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    Joanna Diegel
    5.0 out of 5 stars The caterpillars come separate.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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    I bought this for my daycare and it was so educational and so much fun. The children and I loved watching how the caterpillars transitioned into butterflies. I highly recommend!
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    Devin Ruiz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great project for my daughter!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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    Getting the caterpillars was easy and quick. Waiting on our butterflies to emerge!
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    Bryan Carey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hands- On Educational Experience, and Kid's Love It!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2010
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    The Live Butterfly Garden by Insect Lore is a fun, hands- on educational experience that is certain to appeal to even the most stubborn, disinterested child. With the Live Butterfly Garden, children get to observe the process of metamorphosis, right before their eyes. Starting with caterpillars, children watch the little critters eat food, create a cocoon, and then transform into fully grown adult butterflies. The butterflies can then be observed in their habitat for a while before setting free.

    This butterfly garden is great for dozens of reasons, the most obvious of which is the educational value. Reading about insects and metamorphosis is one thing, but seeing the process live is another thing entirely. Kids get to learn how caterpillars/butterflies live, eat, and thrive; how to care for them; etc. They get to observe the caterpillars and butterflies at play and watch the butterflies eat their food, which is provided in the package. The caterpillars that come with the Live Butterfly Garden are painted ladies, which are not very common and will not be recognized by most children. However, most kids won't care- the fun of watching these small caterpillars transform into butterflies will have many kids gazing in awe, and prompt them to ask many questions.

    This educational toy is a huge hit and my kids loved it, but there were a few small issues. One was waiting for the caterpillars to arrive in the mail. To get the caterpillars, you have to mail in an included certificate, along with a check, and then wait. It seems like an eternity, especially from the perspective of young children, and it took longer than expected. Anther problem was parting with the butterflies. Once you have the caterpillars and they have transformed into adult butterflies, the next problem will be setting them free. Kids will grow attached to their small, winged friends and will not want to let them go. Another minor issue is with the transferring of the caterpillars from their small container- the one you receive in the mail- into the actual habitat. The container that the caterpillars arrive in has a paper area at the top, where the caterpillars will hang as they spin their cocoons. This paper section is fairly easy to remove, but the problem is that the cocoons are very delicately attached, and that means that some will fall off when the transfer is made. You will need to pin this piece of paper to the inside of the butterfly garden, but the kit doesn't include any pins. Safety pins or straight pins work, and it would have been nice if these were included in the kit.

    Still, when all factors are considered, the Live Butterfly Garden is worth the purchase and young children will enjoy the educational experience. Sure, it could be improved a little bit by making a few minor changes, but this is still a very good toy and considering my kid's fascination with the process, along with the educational value, it earns an easy recommendation.
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    krystalnicole
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift, but be warned
    Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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    This is a great gift. We got one as a gift and had a great time with it, so I’ve bought a few as gifts for other kiddos.

    However, I feel like I must tell my story. This has traumatized me- so I hope my story helps you!
    One evening, one of the butterflies were breaking from their cocoon prison. It was difficult to see, so my husband thought it would be a brilliant idea to get a flashlight and shine it at it so it would be more illuminated for our viewing pleasure.

    Don’t do this. The butterfly doesn’t like it. It may indeed go into shock. Which is what our butterfly did. It just stopped trying.

    Hours later, it decided it was a good time to try to continue its mission. However, its goo that they are covered in had dried, so it was not a successful mission.

    I took that butterfly and looked closely and saw its legs were stuck to its wings. So I got some tweezers and tried to unstick it the best I could. But it was a losing battle. So I wound up taking this poor thing and putting it out of its misery. Which then resulted in me wailing crying because I had to end a butterflies life. It’s poor precious life. Obviously, I’m not fully over this. It’s been like 3 years.

    So don’t shine bright lights at them. It won’t end well.

    Other than that, it’s a great time.
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    Brittani Wilkinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the butterfly kit.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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    Liked the informative but fun worksheets that go with the butterfly kit.
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    Brittani Wilkinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the butterfly kit.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
    Liked the informative but fun worksheets that go with the butterfly kit.
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    Gage Okonski
    5.0 out of 5 stars So fun and educational!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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    This was so fun! All of our caterpillars turned into butterflies and we had a great time releasing them outdoors! My daughter had a great time and learned so much watching the caterpillars transform. We just bought one of her good friends this kit as a birthday present! Highly recommend!
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    Diana Tomescu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Consiglio
    Reviewed in Italy on August 22, 2020
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    Bellissima esperienza
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    Arianna
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great investment for one child or a classroom
    Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2015
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    We tried to observe butterflies growing in a variety of different containers but it was a bust. Once we ordered this Butterfly Garden, everyone could safely observe the caterpillars throughout the entire process and set them free without any of their delicate wings being damaged. A great investment for one child or a classroom. A+++
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    Engelchen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nicht nur für Kinder
    Reviewed in Germany on June 4, 2016
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    Ich habe mit das Set geholt, da ich selbst einfach mal neugierig bin, wie so ein Lebenszyklus eines Schmetterlings abläuft. Kleiner Wermutstropfen: man hat die Raupen nicht mit bei, sondern muss mit einem in der Verpackung befindlichen Gutschein die Raupen in England bestellen und dafür nochmal Porto zahlen.

    Achtung: Für die Zahlung muß ein Paypalkonto oder eine Kreditkarte vorhanden sein!

    Bei der Bestellung der Raupen gibt man dann den Tag an, an dem sie verschickt(!) werden sollen. Der Versand dauert ca. 5-7 Tagen. Sind die Raupen dann da, hat man ca 7-14 Tagen, bis sie sich verpuppen und man sie mit Hilfe der kleinen Pappaufsteller in das - in der Grundpackung vorhandene - Habitat umziehen läßt. Eine Erklärung für die gesammte Zeit ist in mehreren Sprachen vorhanden. Und man erhäkt zwischendurch auch einige Mails mit Hinweisen in deutscher Sprache.

    Ich fand das Leben der Raupen (sogar Streitigkeiten untereinander, sowie regelmäßiges Teilhäuten) sehr spannend und habe nun seit einer guten Woche die Puppen im Habitat. Nun warte ich begierig jeden Tag drauf, das ein Schmetterling schlüpft. Damit die kleinen gleich am Anfang zu fressen haben und nicht ein paar Stunden hungern müssen (was ihnen nicht gut tut!) habe ich nun auch kleine Blumen im Habitat stehn (ausgesucht nach intensiven Recherchen im Internet was diese Raupenart für Blüten braucht).

    Bitte denkt dran die Schmetterlinge nicht zu lange im Habitat zu belassen sondern sie zeitig in die Natur zu entlassen.

    Das Habitat ist mehrfach verwendtbar, die Becher, in denen die Raupen geliefert werden und in denen sie wachsen würd ich eher nicht wieder verwenden, da in ihm die Nahrungsreste sowie Kot liegt. Raupen kann man jederzeit über die Website des Herstellers nachbeziehen.

    Raupen werden aber NUR während einer bestimmten Zeit verschickt, in denen weder der Transport noch die anschließende Umgebung für die Schmetterlinge zu kalt ist! Es ist daher möglich, dass der Gtuschein z.B. im Dezember nicht eingelöst werden kann. Dann einfach im April erneut versuchen. Der Support des Herstellers reagiert nur in englischer Sprache! Wer also Fragen hat, sollte daher Englisch können. Die Anfrage in Deutsch ist kein Problem nur halt die Antwort kommt in Englisch.
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    moju
    5.0 out of 5 stars Genial!
    Reviewed in France on October 17, 2013
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    Ca marche! Les 5 larves sont devenues des papillons, mes filles (de 4 et 9 ans) ont adore! Elle ont meme emmene la serre a l'ecole pour permettre a toute la classe d'observer les papillons. Cela permet aux enfants d'apprendre plein de choses sur la vie des papillons (tres bonne notice) et meme de les toucher. Elles en redemandent! En plus, c'est facile a realiser et vraiment fiable (par rapport a d'autres jeux sur le marche, je pense notamment aux triops qui eux demandent des conditions difficilement realisable a la maison)
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    dmcnabb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2013
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    I purchased this for my 6 year old son in an attempt to get him something fun but educational. We take him to butterfly houses and he really seems to enjoy them. The whole process was easy and not as initially high maintenance as it seemed.nit came with a voucher to redeem caterpillars. Note though - when I went to order them I went to the website to redeem and I discovered you pick a date to dispatch and its about 2 weeks from the date you look into it. S, ultimately these came later than anticipated as we were buying as a gift. They did come quickly after dispatch. The caterpillars were smaller than a grain of rice when we got them and really didn't move at all. (Keep them in a room with a constant temperature that isnt too hot or cold, keep them out of the sun, usual stuff) They quickly became massive and they all have hung upside down. Putting the disc into the net was a pain as they hang sideways, so we used 2 safety pins with short thread between them (about 3 of these) and hung it so they're hanging like they were in the cup. My son in particular loved them. It was secretly educational as well. There were extra little bits in the box that are a bit easier for kids to understand, pictures, etc. lots of info that we can read and tell our son about. Best bit is that once we let the butterflies go we can reuse it. Our son has been walking around throwing out info about the caterpillars. Great set, good value considering you can reorder the caterpillars. Would recommend to anyone with a child that loves butterflies - it might seem high maintenance when you first read it, but really get them in the right place and leave them be, take them out when they're all hung upside down and then let them go! Great fun.
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