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!! Living butterflies
... in your classroom !!
 
Find out about the life cycle of a butterfly with Gaia Nature’s butterfly emerging or breeding kits. These very simple and unique learning tools will help you understand the life cycle of a lepidoptera.
 
The Cecropia moth
 
The Polyphemus Moth
 
The Luna Moth
 
The Black Swallowtail
 
The Milbert's tortoise shell
 
The Painted lady
 
The Monarch
 
Butterfly emerging kits
Nothing would be more fascinating for a bunch of young students than to watch a butterfly spread its wings for the very first time!
Observe and compare the emergences of many different butterfly species, either diurnal or nocturnal, including some of the biggest (16 cm wingspan) and most spectacular in North America. We present you a choice of cocoons (pupae or chrysalises), either a lot of many of the same kind or a mixed lot of different species. The pupae, in hibernation (diapause), can be kept in cold storage for more than 3 months. The butterflies will emerge within 2-4 weeks after they are stimulated (at normal room temperature). Detailed specification sheets for each species as well as instruction manuals making sure you’re prepared for the experiment are included. The nocturnal butterflies are not equipped with a functional eating apparatus. Thus, taking care of them is easier because they don’t need to be fed (the adult butterflies keep their food in their body fat and can live from 7 to 20 days). After their death, add the specimens to your collection or simply release them in the open air! (from May 15th to July).
Proposed kits (N/D = Not available at the moment)
ID Code Species Product Price (w/o taxes)
Nocturnal butterflies – Available in fall while supplies last
EHC3T Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) set of 3 cocoons N/D
EAP3T Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus) set of 3 cocoons 35.00
EAL3T Luna Moth (Actias luna) set of 3 cocoons 35.00
EMN3T Moth mix set of 3 cocoons 35.00
EMN6T Moth mix set of 6 cocoons 60.00
Diurnal butterflies
Black Swallowtail – Hibernating chrysalises available from October to May
EPA3T Black Swallowtail (P. asterius) set of 4 chrysalis N/D
EPA10T Black Swallowtail (P. asterius) set of 10 chrysalis N/D
Milbert’s tortoise shell – Available from May to September
EVM4T Milbert’s tortoise shell (Aglais milberti) set of 4 chrysalis N/D
EVM10T Milbert’s tortoise shell (Aglais milberti) set of 10 chrysalis N/D
Painted lady – Chrysalises available from May to October
EPL4T Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) set of 4 chrysalis N/D
EPL10T Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) set of 10 chrysalis N/D
Monarch – Chrysalises available from mid-June to October
EDP3T Monarch (Danaus plexippus) set of 4 chrysalis 35.00
EDP10T Monarch (Danaus plexippus) set of 10 chrysalis 60.00
EMD4T Butterfly mix set of 4 chrysalis N/D
EPL4T Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) set of 4 chrysalis N/D
 
NEW! Pop up butterfly cage
CAGEMED A very practical 40 x 40 x 60 cm butterfly   cage that you can use with all our   cocoons and chrysalis. One of our best   sellers. 25.00
 

 

*A 20$ shipping and handling fee will be added to any order*
**Taxes are not included in prices**
*** N/D= Not available at the moment

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Call us!  450-776-7442

 
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