{"title":"Live Insects","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"refill-certificate-for-caterpillar-cups","title":"Refill Caterpillar Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe caterpillars will ship when available in mid-late April 2026. Watch your caterpillars grow into colorful butterflies. This listing is for at least five caterpillars in a cup with food and a filter for them to attach to. No kit is included but instructions will be sent with the cups. US Shipping only. Cannot ship to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, or Guam per USDA: (https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/plant_health\/permits\/organism\/downloads\/decision_chart.pdf)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blinque's Butterfly Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42501620138027,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5984\/1323\/files\/Screenshot_2026-02-22_002704.png?v=1771738211"},{"product_id":"butterfly-raising-kit-with-certificate-for-caterpillar-cup","title":"Butterfly Raising Kit with Caterpillar Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe caterpillars will ship when available in mid-late April 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted Lady caterpillar lifecycle kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your caterpillars grow into colorful butterflies. This lifecycle kit contains at least five caterpillars in a cup with food and a filter for them to attach to. Also contains full instructions and a mini pop up cage for a single cup kit or larger cage for a double cup kit. A refill cup only option is also available in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS Shipping only. Cannot ship to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, or Guam per USDA: (https:\/\/www.aphis.usda.gov\/plant_health\/permits\/organism\/downloads\/decision_chart.pdf)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blinque's Butterfly Garden","offers":[{"title":"Single Cup\/Sm Cage","offer_id":42501657853995,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Cups\/Lg Cage","offer_id":42501657886763,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5984\/1323\/files\/Screenshot_2026-02-22_001934.png?v=1771738211"},{"product_id":"preorder-2026-cecropia-moth-eggs","title":"Preorder 2026 Cecropia Moth Eggs","description":"\u003cp\u003eHyalophora cecropia, or the Cecropia moth, eggs are available for shipment to certain states only for educational purposes, not for release! Orders shipping to any state not on the list will be canceled. The reason for this is due to USDA limitations, I only hold permits to ship Lunas to certain states at this time. Cecropias are the largest moths in U.S. and are one of the most colorful silkmoth caterpillars. They are very easy to raise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable to these states only: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Lunas allowed for shipment to: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggs will typically hatch within one to two weeks when available so eggs are available for a limited time only. Once the caterpillars hatch, they will need Black Cherry leaves  or Sweetgum and plenty of it for two months or so while they grow. Other host plants exist but this is their favorite. Keep in mind silkmoths like Cecropia only live for a week or two after they emerge from their cocoon and your caterpillars will most likely overwinter to emerge next summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***This species should not be released into the wild***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach order is for a dozen eggs that will be shipped in a small container the caterpillars can hatch out in. They will need to be transferred to a larger container with food after hatching. We do not recommend putting leaves in with the unhatched eggs. This could kill the eggs from the gas the plant material gives off. If you have any questions while raising your cecropia, please let us know!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blinque's Butterfly Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43094616834091,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5984\/1323\/files\/nsplsh_7c472c6db4974da5b1a9edb861509880_mv2.webp?v=1771703842"},{"product_id":"preorder-2026-luna-moth-eggs","title":"Preorder 2026 Luna Moth Eggs","description":"\u003cp\u003eActias luna, or the Luna moth, eggs are available for shipment to certain states only for educational purposes, not for release! Orders shipping to any state not on the list will be canceled. The reason for this is due to USDA limitations, I only hold permits to ship Lunas to certain states at this time. These gorgeous moths are very easy and fun to raise. They're one of our favorites for sure!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable to these states only: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Lunas allowed for shipment to: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggs will typically hatch within a week when available so eggs are available for a limited time only. Once the caterpillars hatch, they will need Sweetgum, Black Walnut, or Birch leaves and plenty of it for two to three weeks while they grow. Other host plants exist but these are their favorites. Keep in mind silkmoths like Lunas only live for a week or two after they emerge from their cocoon and they may decide to overwinter depending on the time of year when they spin their cocoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***This species should not be released into the wild***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach order is for a dozen eggs that will be shipped in a small container the caterpillars can hatch out in. They will need to be transferred to a larger container with food after hatching. We do not recommend putting leaves in with the unhatched eggs. This could kill the eggs from the gas the plant material gives off. 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