Monarch Caterpillars
$3.50
Minimum order of 10. We ship overnight next day. We ship out on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday the week they are ordered. If you put in a delivery date later than the week of the order, you will be put on a waiting list.
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Experience the Wonder of Metamorphosis: Raise Your Own Monarch Butterflies
Embark on an exciting journey into the life of North America’s most iconic insect! The Monarch butterfly is world-famous for its striking beauty and its legendary migration. By raising these caterpillars, your family or students will get a front-row seat to one of nature's greatest transformations.
The Journey of a Monarch
Your adventure begins with a shipment of approximately 10 Monarch caterpillars, carefully nestled on fresh milkweed leaves.
- Bold and Beautiful: As these caterpillars grow, they quickly develop their unmistakable, vibrant stripes of yellow, white, and black. Watching them grow at an astonishing speed is a thrilling daily event.
- The Milkweed Diet: Monarch caterpillars are famously picky eaters—they eat only milkweed! They will arrive with a fresh supply, and keeping them fed with clean, chemical-free milkweed is a simple and rewarding way to care for them.
- The Jade Pendant: Once fully grown, the caterpillar hangs in a "J" shape and transforms into a breathtaking chrysalis that looks like polished green jade with shimmering gold dots. In just 10 to 14 days, the chrysalis turns clear, revealing the brilliant orange and black wings inside, ready for takeoff.
Why Raise Monarchs?
- A Living Science Lesson: The bold colors and fast growth offer an incredible, hands-on way to watch insect development happen right before your eyes.
- Help Protect a Legacy: Monarch populations are facing tough times. By safely raising them and providing milkweed, you are directly helping to boost local pollinator numbers.
- Pure Family Wonder: From the tiny caterpillar to the triumphant moment they spread their wings for their very first flight, this project inspires unforgettable wonder for all ages.
Getting Started
Your caterpillars will arrive hungry! Because they only eat milkweed, you will need a steady supply of fresh, pesticide-free milkweed leaves to keep them happy until they form their chrysalis. We highly recommend finding a local patch of wild milkweed or planting some in your garden before they arrive.
Are you ready to witness the magic of the Monarch? Order your caterpillars today and begin your own backyard adventure!
