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Foldable Caterpillar and Butterfly Cage 16 x 20 cm Spring Mesh Container with Zip and Handle White with Green Trim For Insect Observation

Foldable Caterpillar and Butterfly Cage 16 x 20 cm Spring Mesh Container with Zip and Handle White with Green Trim For Insect Observation

Lightweight mesh cage with a spring construction, zip on top and a carrying handle. Ideal for raising caterpillars, hatching butterflies, and observing insects outdoors. Full description
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Foldable Caterpillar and Butterfly Cage 16 x 20 cm Spring Mesh Container with Zip and Handle White with Green Trim For Insect Observation

The foldable caterpillar and butterfly cage is a practical aid for anyone who wants to observe the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly or temporarily take an interesting bug home from a walk. The cylindrical container measures 16 x 20 cm, making it easy to fit on a windowsill, a table in a child's room, or in a backpack for a trip. The walls are made of fine and breathable mesh that ensures adequate airflow while preventing insects from escaping. The structure is held together by a spring coil covered in green fabric, allowing the cage to maintain its shape once unfolded. The white mesh with green trim looks cheerful and allows for good visibility of the insects from all sides.

At the top, there is a lid with a zip, which allows for easy insertion of twigs with leaves for the caterpillars, food, or a new inhabitant. The zip securely holds the lid in place when closed, ensuring that neither caterpillars nor butterflies can escape. On the side, there is a sewn-on fabric handle, which allows the cage to be carried by hand, hung on a tree branch, a hook on the balcony, or on a window handle. When the cage is not needed, simply compress the spring and it folds flat, taking up minimal space in a drawer or bag.

  • Type – foldable mesh insect cage
  • Dimensions – diameter 16 cm and height 20 cm
  • Material – breathable mesh with fabric trim
  • Construction – spring coil that folds flat
  • Opening – lid with zip at the top
  • Carrying – fabric handle for hand carrying or hanging
  • Colour – white mesh with green trim
  • Suitable for – caterpillars, butterflies, mantises, beetles, and other small to medium-sized insects
  • Package contents – 1 foldable insect cage

The cage is suitable for school projects about nature, summer camps, trips to the woods or meadows, or for home observation of the butterfly life cycle. The mesh allows for a good view inside, so children can closely observe how caterpillars eat leaves, pupate, and how a butterfly eventually emerges from the chrysalis. After use, simply shake out the cage, or gently wipe the mesh with a damp cloth and allow it to air dry. It is advisable to return the insects caught outside back to nature in the place where they were found after observation.

The foldable mesh cage combines simple operation and compact dimensions, making it easy for children to learn to handle it under parental supervision. The compact size of 16 x 20 cm is sufficient for several caterpillars or one to two butterflies. The breathable mesh ensures airflow, and the zip lid allows easy access inside. Thanks to the handle, you can take it with you anywhere, and at home, it can be stored in a drawer after folding. It is a practical tool for parents, teachers, and young naturalists who want to explore the world of insects up close and from a safe distance.

Price incl. VAT €14.80