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a caterpillar is sitting on the branch of a tree in front of a house

Raising butterflies is a fun summer activity to do with kids! Swallowtail butterflies are a fun species to raise inside from caterpillars to butterflies. Find them on their native host plants and watch as they grow and change!

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the cover of feeding monarch caterpillars how to do it safely, and for the benefit of the monarch

Feeding Monarch caterpillars properly will guarantee you much more success with raising and saving the Monarch butterfly! Sharing here what I've learned over the years. :) #feedingmonarchcaterpillars #savethemonarch #butterflies #butterflygardens #milkweed

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a butterfly sitting on top of a purple flower next to green leaves and pink flowers

Caterpillars feed on a host parsley plant for nourishment. These caterpillars will transform into beautiful black swallowtail butterflies.

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the caterpillars are being held in someone's hand

Sometimes I think I should be called the "Caterpillar Lady" because I have so many caterpillars I am raising right now. These caterpillars will grow up to be Black Swallowtails (Papilio polyxenes). Click here to learn to learn how to attract and raise them.

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two young children playing with an inflatable water toy on the grass, looking down at it

Raising butterflies from caterpillars is a wonderful science project for kids to teach them about metamorphosis, natural habitats and caring for wildlife.

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Hand with 2 monarch butterflies on it ready for release

How to raise monarch butterflies from caterpillars or even eggs. Keeping them safe from predators & disease can help the species flourish again! Here's how to raise monarch butterflies from egg through the caterpillar stage, while in their chrysalis and when to release your monarch butterfly!

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The monarch butterfly population is dramatically decreasing – declining 80% in the past 20 years! That’s why Heidi Brenegan, our Chief Marketing Officer, decided to start raising monarch caterpillars. Do you want to help ensure monarchs are around for future generations? If yes, check out our latest blog to learn Heidi’s do’s and don’ts to raising monarch caterpillars: https://aercmn.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-raising-monarch-caterpillars/ #Monarchbutterflies #Monarchcaterpillars #aercmn

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