Founded 1969, Insect Lore created live butterfly kits over 50 years ago, inspiring a fascination for nature in generations of families. Caterpillars are hatched on their family-run California farm.

Editor’s Note: This column has been amended to reflect that Bugseum in Shafter has closed, but you can still order kits from Insect Lore. The San Joaquin Valley community of Shafter is home to Insect ...

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