Order refills for any Butterfly Garden, or if you need additional caterpillars.
Choose to receive the LIVE option by picking a send out/dispatch date from the calendar or choose a paper VOUCHER version for a gift, or if you don't yet know when you would like to start the project (when redeemed, the postage for the LIVE refill only is included).
This product is a REFILL and includes a clear cup with caterpillars and food ONLY. Be sure to provide a habitat in which your butterflies will emerge, or purchase one of our Butterly Kits that include everything you need!
The LIVE refill caterpillar set includes:
Cup of 3-5 LIVE caterpillars with all the nutritious food they need to grow into lovable Painted Lady butterflies
Caterpillar Quick Guide - this is a brief overview to get you started. For in-depth instructions regarding caterpillar and butterfly care please see our Live Butterfly Garden Instructions
Chrysalis Station - for transferring the chrysalis into the habitat
Insect Lore sugar packet to make your very own butterfly nectar
Caterpillars sent March to mid-September only
Ages 4+
Price: £12.98 incl VAT (£10.82 ex VAT)
*For UK Delivery only - If only ordering this one item, postage will be at a reduced rate of £2.99 instead of our standard shipping charge of £4.95. Please choose the reduced rate during check out.
If you choose to upgrade to a DHL delivery option (UK addresses only) at checkout for an order that contains a Live refill, please be aware that your order will still be dispatched on your chosen send-out date. This service does not include weekend deliveries.
Need help with your Caterpillar to Butterfly Process? - Watch these informative videos
Review by Debbie P. on 19 Mar 2025review stating Amazing!
I order these every year, but not only for my family but all our Godchildren instead of chocolate, and my parents in their 70s. We all then have a challenge to see which ones become butterflies first!
Review by Linda N. on 27 Feb 2023review stating Mrs
Have bought caterpillars for the last two years, and I'm still fascinated watching them progress even though I'm in my sixties. Will be ordering again this year.
Review by Lauriella B. on 16 Dec 2021review stating We loved it and so
We loved it and so enjoyed releasing the 3 butterflies that hatched on a sunny, calm day back in August I think. I have recommended it to members of the family. Photos were taken but not sure on whose phone! Thank you.
Q: Roughly how long will it take for the caterpillars to change into butterflies?
Insect Lore Europe
25/03/25
A: Hello,
The whole process takes between 3 and 5 weeks depending on the time of year. When it is cooler it takes the full five weeks. during the summer it will be nearer 3 weeks!
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liz
Verified Reviewer
13/03/25
Q: How long does it take from dispatch date to delivery
Insect Lore Europe
13/03/25
A: Hello,
Delivery to UK addresses is 1-3 working days from the dispatch date. Delivery outside of this will be 5-7 working days.
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Godet A.
Verified Reviewer
05/03/25
Q: Bonjour Pouvez vous me dire quels sont les délais de livraison pour la France svp? Afin que j'adapte ma date d'expédition. D'avance merci. Cdlt. Mme Godet
Insect Lore Europe
06/03/25
A: Bonjour,
La livraison en France se fait entre 5 et 7 jours ouvrés à compter de la date d'expédition choisie.
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Christelle
Verified Reviewer
05/03/25
Q: I would like to receive the butterflies on the 2nd of June, when is the best time to order them? Can I order them today and choose when I would like to have them delivered?
Insect Lore Europe
05/03/25
A: Hello,
You can pre-order now for a dispatch date in the future.
Delivery from the chosen dispatch date will be 1-3 working days.
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Claire
Verified Reviewer
01/02/25
Q: Hi, I’d like to release my butterflies around 11th April. When would you recommend I book the dispatch date for? I’m thinking 4th or 11th March xx
Insect Lore Europe
06/02/25
A: Hello,
At this time of year it can be hard to predict the emerging date as it all depends on the weather! The process can take between 4 and 5 weeks so possibly going for the 7th March would be the best option!
The whole process takes between 3 and 5 weeks depending on the time of year. When it is cooler it takes the full five weeks. during the summer it will be nearer 3 weeks!