My caterpillars seem to be running out of food and/or are chewing the paper disc at the top?Updated 9 months ago

Your caterpillars are shipped with more than enough food to develop into healthy butterflies.  If the food appears to be running low, it is a sign that your caterpillars will be close to pupating.

The caterpillars will also recycle their food but don't worry, the food contains stabilisers to prevent bacterial growth, so even after passing through it remains clean!

Sometimes your caterpillars will instinctively chew through the paper at the top of the cup.  It doesn't mean they're hungry!  The caterpillars will still form a chrysalis on the lid of the cup as they normally would.