This School Kit Caterpillar Refill is ideal for those teachers and educators who already have the Butterfly Pavilion Habitat and want to experience the Miracle of Metamorphosis with their students year after year.
Item code:123 (Live) or 123x (Voucher)
Please note when selecting option "Send Live Insects" this is the date the caterpillars are dispatched, not the delivery date.
The School Kit Caterpillar Refill includes 33 caterpillars and all of the nutritious food they need to develop into beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies. 33 small vials are also provided so each child can carefully house and observe his or her very own caterpillar.
The School Kit Refill Includes:
33 LIVE caterpillars or voucher (caterpillars available March to Mid-September)
Specially formulated, ready to use, caterpillar food (1 large and 1 small cup)
33 vials and lids
66 sticking pads
Feeding pipette
Plastic spoon
Food levelling tool
Sugar packet
Small transfer brush
Instruction guide
This product is a REFILL set only, a habitat is not included. Be sure to provide a Butterfly Pavilion Habitat in which to house your butterflies or if you'd like to purchase a full kit, please click here.
Caterpillars sent March - Mid-September.
Ages 4+
Please note - Immediately upon receipt of the caterpillars, you will need to distribute the food and caterpillars between the vials, instructions on how to do this are included. If you should receive more than 33 caterpillars, any remaining may stay and develop in the cup they arrived in.
Price: £39.98 incl VAT (£33.32 ex VAT)
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 Perli H. on 4 Jun 2023review stating A real experience
The first thing the children did when they woke up every morning was to look at the caterpillars and see where they are upto. And before they hatched everyone would try to work out which one is hatching next! Great experience
Review by James W. on 2 Aug 2022review stating A bit fiddly to begin
A bit fiddly to begin with but well worth it.All Painted Lady's emerged much to the delight of the grandkids. Released into the garden on a nice sunny day
Review by Peter R. on 22 Jul 2022review stating We buy this refill every
We buy this refill every year and share the caterpillars between reception and nursery. It really brings the Children’s learning to life and helps them to make sense of what they have learnt. They are always so excited to release the butterflies.
Q: If I order a school refill pack on a Friday, is it safe to assume it won't be delivered on the Saturday or Sunday? I need them to arrive at the beginning of the week ideally
Insect Lore Europe
07/05/25
A: Hello Ceri,
Yes, it is unlikely Royal Mail would deliver on the Saturday and the post will be held until the following Monday or Tuesday.
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Emma D.
Verified Reviewer
10/04/25
Q: How long does delivery usually take?
Insect Lore Europe
11/04/25
A: Hello,
Delivery is 1-3 working days to Mainland UK addresses and 5-7 working days to addresses outside of this.
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Leona a.
Verified Reviewer
26/03/24
Q: How long can the butterflies stay confined in the netting house provide after they have hatched?
Insect Lore Europe
27/03/24
A: Hello,
The butterflies can remain in the habitat for no longer then three days. After this time, they must be released!
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Ann M.
Verified Reviewer
02/03/23
Q: How long on average do the caterpillars take to change to butterflies? I'm just trying to time my purchase to fit with my class's curriculum Thanks
Insect Lore Europe
06/03/23
A: Hello,
The whole lifecycle can between 3-5 weeks. At this time of year, when the weather is cooler the process will take the full 5 weeks.
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Ann C.
Verified Reviewer
30/05/22
Q: Will this package come smoothly without customs issues from UK to Republic of Ireland?
Insect Lore Europe
31/05/22
A: Hello,
We do send to the Republic of Ireland, however shipments are taking a little longer than normal to arrive. Please allow at least 7-10 working days for it to arrive from your chosen dispatch date.
Yes, it is unlikely Royal Mail would deliver on the Saturday and the post will be held until the following Monday or Tuesday.