Does this package come with everything including the mesh cage?

My package came with everything pictured including the live caterpillars. Recieved March 2019

can this be stored for a week or two? how soon should i start using it?

We received live caterpillars about 2 weeks ago. You can probably store for as much as a day or two as everything they need is in the container, but I wouldn't wait much longer as things start happening quickly.

I'm in Vegas so in 3 weeks it'll be 50-55 at night ? So will they survive after I release them

From the Insect Lore web site "Release your butterflies when daytime temperatures are at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Butterflies need this warmth to fly, feed, mate and pollinate." ........ Also, "Adult butterflies typically live for 2 to 4 weeks during the warm parts of the year. During that time they will feed, mate, lay eggs, and begin the amazing butterfly life cycle, or metamorphosis, all over again!" Hope that helps.

Can I play with my caterpillars?

The instructions state not to play with the caterpillars. They are left in their containers until after they form into chrysalides.

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🦋 Transform curiosity into wonder with every flutter!

STEM LEARNING MADE FUN - Engage with a comprehensive activity journal blending science, math, and writing for curious minds.
HANDS ON NATURE CONNECTION - Foster responsibility and environmental appreciation by raising and releasing live butterflies.
TRUSTED LEGACY OF 50 YEARS - From the inventors of the Butterfly Garden, trusted by families and educators nationwide.
COMPLETE ECO FRIENDLY HABITAT - Durable 12-inch mesh enclosure with flower-shaped feeder and Chrys-A-Lid log for easy butterfly care.
WITNESS REAL TIME METAMORPHOSIS - Track your caterpillars' 3-week journey from larvae to vibrant Painted Lady butterflies.

The Insect Lore Butterfly Garden Kit offers a hands-on STEM experience featuring 5 live Painted Lady caterpillars, a reusable 12-inch mesh habitat, and a STEM activity journal. Over approximately three weeks, users observe the full metamorphosis cycle, supported by all necessary care tools including a flower-shaped feeder and Chrys-A-Lid log. Trusted for over 50 years, this kit is perfect for educational enrichment, fostering environmental awareness and scientific curiosity in children and adults alike.