User guide
A. Jungle Floor
B. Temple Layers
C. Left Jungle Layer
D. Fern Leaf
E. Large Palm Leaf
F. Small Palm Leaf
G. Right Jungle Layer
H. Clear Cylinder
I. Jungle Background
J. Base
K. Lid
L. Jungle Front Strip
M. Feeding Tray
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IMPORTANT: Remove any curling of the
paper parts.
Setting up your Butterfly Jungle
Take out parts as shown below.
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Painted Lady butterflies
The type of butterfly that will inhabit your Butterfly Jungle is called the Painted Lady
butterfly. The scientific name is Vanessa cardui. The Painted Lady butterfly is com-
mon to more parts of the world than any other butterfly.
What to do when your caterpillars arrive
IMPORTANT! For a successful jungle expedition, follow this explorers guide.
Your caterpillars will arrive in a special cardboard mailer that is clearly marked “Live
Caterpillars.” If you have an outdoor mailbox, take out the mailer immediately. Inside you
will find a clear plastic container with 3 to 5 caterpillars. There is enough food in the con-
tainer for the caterpillars to live on until they form into chrysalides.
Keep the caterpillars in the plastic container. You will not transfer them into your Butterfly
Jungle until they have become chrysalides. It is very important that you keep your cater-
pillar container upright and out of direct sunlight! Direct sunlight will cause water con-
densation to form in the container. This water is not healthy for the caterpillars.
Do not remove the top cap from the container. The caterpillars do not need any food
other than the food provided in the container. Do not be alarmed if at first you do not
see any movement. Soon you will see your caterpillars eating, spinning silk and grow-
ing to many times their original size.
The magic of metamorphosis
At normal room temperatures (72˚ to 78˚ F), it should take approximately 7 to 10 days
for the caterpillars to change into chrysalides (which are often and incorrectly called
cocoons). The caterpillars will climb to the top of the cup and hang upside down. It is
important that the caterpillars are not disturbed at this point since this is their most
delicate stage of development. Although this stage seems to be a time of resting in
the butterfly’s development, it is really a time of rapid change. Within the chrysalid, the
caterpillar’s body parts are undergoing a remarkable change. The old body parts are
being transformed into the beautiful parts that will make up the butterfly. The gold-
tipped chrysalides will remain in this stage for approximately 7 to 10 days before
becoming butterflies.
While your caterpillars are changing into chrysalides, it is a good time
to assemble your Butterfly Jungle.
Questions and answers about Butterfly Jungle
Q: My caterpillars are not moving. Are they dead?
A: Probably not. It could take as long as one week before they start to move.
Q: Do the caterpillars have enough air?
A: Yes. The holes in the lid of the plastic container provide plenty of air for your
caterpillars.
Q: Can I remove the lid and play with my caterpillars?
A: No. Handling your caterpillars could be harmful to them. It is best to leave
them in their container without disturbing them.
Q: What are the little green balls I see?
A: This is the caterpillar’s “frass” or waste.
Q: What do I do after the chrysalides have formed?
A: After the chrysalides have formed, carefully transfer the paper disk, with the
chrysalides attached, into the Butterfly Jungle. (See page 8.)
Q: What should I do if a chrysalid falls off?
A: Gently pick up the chrysalid and place it on the floor of the forest.
Q: Why are the chrysalides shaking?
A: This is a natural instinct to ward off predators.
Q: What is the red liquid I see as the butterflies emerge?
A: This liquid is called meconium. It is the leftover coloring and tissue from the
formation of the wings. It is not blood.
Q: How long does the total metamorphosis take?
A: Approximately three weeks: 7 to 10 days as caterpillars and 7 to 10 days as
chrysalides.
Q: How long will my butterflies live?
A: Their normal life span is 2 to 4 weeks.
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