Raise five (5) Painted Lady butterflies from the same company that provided the same breed insects to NASA to fly on the Space Shuttle! See the caterpillars transition as it matures, changes into a chrysalis, and finally emerges as a Painted Lady butterfly! Absolutely safe to release into the environment. Includes colorful pop-up habitat suitable for hanging or free-standing on a countertop, pre-paid certificate for 5 butterfly larvae with special food, feeding kit and complete instructions. Notice! This kit doesn't contain any live insects, but contains a mail-in certificate for the live critters. Three butterflies are guaranteed to be perfect specimens. Please allow approximately 3 weeks for your larvae to develop. Live critter shipments available only in the Continental U.S. and Alaska. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Availability: Kit usually ships within one business day.