For Liam's birthday his cousin Samantha gave him a butterfly kit - a net home and a postcard that lets you send away for some larvae that will cocoon and transform into painted lady butterflies. We had a great time watching them grow - and go.
Here are a couple things we learned about the painted lady (or Vanessa cardui L for you latin gurus or friends named Vanessa!):
:: Her lifespan is just 2 to 4 weeks and during that time she may travel 1,000 miles.
:: She tastes with her feet.
:: She breathes through her abdomen.
:: She has 10,000 eyes.
:: She can lay up to 500 eggs.
So if you see this butterfly kit and wonder if it would make a good gift for 5 year old - or a 40 year old - know that it does.
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Amy, aren't home grown butterflies a blast!! We did it last summer and what a thrill for all of us. I just caught up on your blog. Thanks for all the smiles. I feel the life coming back after a very dark time.
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