Live Insect Kits
Live Insect Kits
Insect Lore's newest addition to our live bug lineup - the magnificent Praying Mantis!
Orient your learners to the life cycle of the mantis as you watch anywhere from 75 to 200 nymphs hatch from a live egg case in the adorable Asian-themed habitat. Special hanging mantis-hatching platform makes care easy. Keep one and feed her tiny insects (like aphids) or release them to forage for garden pests on their own.
Includes breathable and decorative Pagoda habitat, mail-in coupon for Live Praying Mantis Egg Case, complete mantis care and instruction guide for keeping and releasing your mantises.
Note! Please be advised that there is an additional $3.00 required when redeeming your coupon for shipping and handling.
Egg cases available Mid-January to March, while supplies last. Allow 3 to 6 weeks to hatch.Ages 4 and up.
Raise 5 Painted Lady butterflies while learning all about metamorphosis with this award-winning Butterfly Garden! See each caterpillar's transition as it matures, changes into a chrysalid, and finally emerges as a Painted Lady butterfly! After observing your butterflies, experience the joy of releasing them into your backyard!
Includes colorful habitat, coupon for 5 butterfly larvae with special food, and complete instructions. Three butterflies are guaranteed to be perfect specimens. Please allow approximately 3 weeks for your larvae to develop. During extremely hot or cold weather, delivery of live larvae may be delayed. Available only in the Continental U.S. and Alaska. Note that a $3.00 shipping charge applies for delivery of live caterpillars. Ages 4 & up.
Notice! This kit doesn't contain any live insects, but contains a mail-in coupon for the live critters.
The Mini Butterfly Bungalow® brings the sky indoors for three live Painted lady butterflies in this new homey habitat. The mini tent habitat is pre-assembled for pop-open, pop-up ease. For ages 4 and up. Please allow approximately 3 weeks for your larvae to develop. During extremely hot or cold weather, delivery of live larvae may be delayed. Available only in the Continental U.S. and Alaska.
Note! Please be advised that there is an additional $3.00 required when redeeming your coupon for shipping and handling. Ages 4 & up.
Ant Hill - Living Ant Habitat
This Ant Hill is the world's first living ant habitat designed like a real ant's home! Just mail the certificate and soon you'll receive a generous supply of live ants, ready to dig in. Watch as these hard-working critters burrow underground to create an amazing network of subterranean tunnels, walkways and secret chambers. The Ant Hill's unique "cross-cut" design features an oversized tunneling chamber for easy "underground" observation, an "above ground" view to observe your ants' foraging behavior, and a wide base that makes tipping over virtually impossible. Features an escape-proof locking lid, special Ant Hill fill sand, fun ant activities and complete instructions. NOTE: Extra $4.00 required for ant shipping. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for live ant delivery. Ages 6 and up with adult supervision.
