Orchard Butterfly Caterpillars (Papilio aegeus)

Available again in March 2025

(6 reviews)
Current Stock:

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Great caterpillars to keep and learn about life-cycles

**Please note - if using potted Citrus plants it is critical to ensure the plants have not been treated with systemic insecticides**

Caterpillar final body length up to 60mm

Adult butterfly wingspan to 140mm

You will need:

  • An enclosure 
  • Access to a Citrus tree

Reviews

  • 5
    Orchard Butterfly Larvae

    Posted by Kaixin Qin on 18th Sep 2024

    Very cute! I Love them. Thanks for the good quality of the caterpillars, good packaging and the bonus insect. Definitely Professional and humane. I really appreciate that!!!

  • 5
    Orchard Butterfly Caterpillars

    Posted by Pat Simmons on 30th Jul 2024

    Caterpillars arrived promptly and so well packaged as are all the other minibeasts I've purchased from you. They're eating well and growing fast. Both my granddaughter and I are enjoying watching their progress.

  • 5
    10 out 10

    Posted by Leah on 1st Aug 2023

    Best pets ever will be buying more , can't wait to see them turn into butterflys

  • 5
    Baby butterflies

    Posted by Michalina on 18th Apr 2023

    Beautiful and healthy caterpillars! They have voracious appetite and are growing really fast. I appreciate a free caterpillar too!

  • 5
    Cute Caterpillars

    Posted by Julianne Waerner on 23rd Nov 2020

    Quick postage, everyone arrived safe and sound!

  • 5
    VERY HAPPY

    Posted by lesley meadows on 27th Jan 2017

    All arrived safe and well and hungry. Was pleased with extra one and almost missed little baby Thank you