Lepidoptera Breeders Association - Supporting Moth and Butterfly captive breeding programmes

Lepidoptera Breeders Association

The Lepidoptera Breeders Association is a UK based privately ran enterprise which supports and promotes the study of Moths and Butterflies by practical hands on interaction. Captive Breeding programmes ensure the survival of many Lepidoptera species both British and Exotic. This practical approach offers the unique chance for all to experience the joy of rearing Moths and Butterflies and in turn promotes conservation, knowledge, education and awareness. We hope you enjoy this site and find the information useful.

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Latest Livestock IN STOCK
Robin Silkmoth Hyalophora cecropia Ova & Larvae IN STOCK
Squeeking Silkmoth Rhodina fugax COCOONS IN STOCK
Scarlet Window Moth Cricula andrei OVA & LARVAE IN STOCK
Broad-Bordered Bee Hawkmoth Hemaeris fuciformis Larvae in Stock Now
Camberwell Beauty (N.antiopa) PUPA IN STOCK NOW
African Moon Silkmoth Argema mimosae IN STOCK NOW
Madagascan Emperor Moth (Bunea aslauga) PUPA IN STOCK
British & European Moth Species in stock & Due; Light Emerald (C.margaritata) Buff Ermine (S.luteum) Ruby Tiger (P.fuliginosa) Cinnabar (T.jacobaea) Fox Moth (C.rubi)
Puss Moth (C.vinula) Ova IN STOCK
Pale Tussock Moth (C.pudibunda) Ova/Larvae IN STOCK
Giant COMET Silk Moth Argema mittrei COCOONS & OVA IN STOCK
Cricula silkmoth Ova Cricula trifenestrata
Southern Atlas Silkmoth cocoons Epiphora bauhimiae
Tussore Silkmoth Cocoons IN STOCK Antheraea mylitta
New Delivery of SET European Butterflys including most the UK representatives including Black Hairstreak, High Brown Fritillary etc...
Stunning day-flying Moth from Thailand. Campylotes burmanus Large selection of Papered & Set Exotic Moths available.


	BOOKS
	We offer a small selection of books on various topics pertaining to Lepidoptery. Books include practical and identification guides.


	CABINET SET & PAPERED SPECIMENS
	We offer a selection of either Dried & Paperered Lepidoptera OR SET cabinet ready specimens. Mounted specimens are used in reference collections and are an invaluble addition to the study of Lepidoptera and Entomology. If you purchase a "Papered" specimen you will have to "Relax" the wings/body and mount/Set the insect yourself. This does require some skill! Alternatively most specimens can be purchased "SET" that is cabinet ready. See drop down menu tabs on each species.


	EDUCATION
	Education is an important part of understanding the world around us includeing Butterflies and Moths. We offer various packages to help enhance your understanding both for Private individuals and Schools.


	EQUIPMENT
	We offer a small range of equipment to meet the needs of active Lepidopterists, including rearing and breeding cages, specimen cases, setting boards etc...


	LARVAL & NECTOR PLANTS
	Caterpillars need food! We offer a selection of popular plants and trees used as larval foodplants. We buy these in to order and prices can vary. However we feel it is important to offer this service to go hand in hand with livestock. Our selections are also perfect to enhance your Garden and attract Butterflies and Moths.


	LIVESTOCK EGGS / LARVAE / PUPAE
	We offer a large selction of livestock which is bred by ourselves or by fellow enthusiasts. Some colonies are available continually others from time to time depending on captive breeding sucess rates. Please note that all species listed are captive bred and NOT taken from the wild.


	PRE-ORDERING
	As many of the species listed are available sporadicly from various breeders we sadly cannot have everything available all of the time. This is especially true of livestock and British Butterflies in particular. We suggest if you have a "Wants list" simply e-mail to: enquirieslba In this way we can sort out well in advance what livestock is required for the season and dispatch as soon as available. Any species unavailable in the season would be held as back orders and sent out the following season. If you find or obtain a species elsewhere then PLEASE let us know so we can amend our records. It is worth remembering that livestock may take many weeks or months to become available so patience is essential! For certain species PRE-ORDER is the only way to be sure you will obtain it!!


	TRADE DISCOUNTS
	This section is not intended to appear as a wholesale option. However from time to time larger amounts of surplus livestock and deadstock become available. This section is ideal for scientific projects where large quantities are required such as release projects, or DNA study.


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PRE-ORDER LISTS FOR 2009/10 Make sure you get what your after!
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NEW LIVESTOCK
Schools and begginers For Eggs (ova) Caterpillars (Larvae) recommended species of Moth & Butterfly livestock
WELSH MOTHS link
CABINET SPECIMENS New species added daily
BREEDING BULK DISCOUNTS
BRITISH & EUROPEAN MOTH LIVESTOCK
BRITISH & EUROPEAN BUTTERFLY LIVESTOCK
EXOTIC SILKMOTH LIVESTOCK (Saturniidae)
HAWKMOTH Sphingidae LIVESTOCK
PAPERED - DRIED CABINET READY Exotic Butterflies Exotic Moths British & European Moths British & European Butterflies Silkmoths Hawkmoths Other Insects DISPLAY CASES & STORE BOXES
!BEST SELLER! Collapsable self supporting Pop-up Net Cage. Ideal for emergence of pupae, cocoons, rearing larvae, breeding etc...
SLEEVE CAGES Nice selection for easy rearing of larvae on growing foodplants either in pots or on branches
SETTING BOARDS Made from lightweight high density Polystyrene. Re-use over & over! Cost effective alternative to cork. Six sizes.
PLASTIC REARING BOXES Selection of sizes for caterpillars and eggs

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