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Worldwide Butterflies has been supplying butterflies and moths for nearly half a century. There is a range of species available as livestock. Please see the range of Current Livestock. Schools can see Recommended School Species.
Butterflies and moths are supplied for historic, scientific and identification collections, medical research, for photography and conservation, and even just for their incredible beauty and natural history interest. Schools and educational establishments are prominent in Worldwide Butterflies’ list of customers. A number people started by buying from Worldwide Butterflies, and have gone on to become professional in Entomology and Natural History in a number of ways. In fact in fact this has now continued in subsequent generations. To read about Worldwide Butterflies from the earliest days please see History.
NETTING SPECIAL OFFER - Three packs for the price of two. See SPECIAL OFFERS and NETTING in the Equipment section. See also the extended section of PLASTIC REARING CONTAINERS.
Atropos Deathshead orders are being dispatched now, in date order.
MAY WE RECOMMEND: SPECIAL PRICE! Very successful breeding enables us to make special offers for currently available larvae : Anisota rubicunda very unusual species feeding on Sycamore and Maple, Ethiopian Acraea from a recent expediation to a little explored mountain and devouring Nettle! Peacock Butterfly io, Scarlet Windowed Moth andrei doing wonderfully on Privet and Oak, Scarlet Tiger, Puss Moth, Lime Hawk. All ready for dispatch from Monday 6th July
PRIME SPECIES Oleander Hawk Daphnis nerii has just been added to the list of summer eggs and larvae. Deathshead Hawk atropos pupae are now listed for supply in late summer. Demand will be high.
Ethiopian Acraea larvae. First time ever offered. See Current Eggs and Larvae for details of this extraordinary find. The larvae are robust and fast growing on Stinging Nettle. Adults pair easily!
BRITISH PUPAE of Kentish Glory - first time ever from WWB, available first half of July. Limited numbers. First come first served!
BROWN HAIRSTREAK betulae pupae are available right now.This is the first time ever offered by WWB. Supplies will be limited.
Papilio machaon britannicus larvae will be available again this month. Elephant Hawk elpenor and Privet Hawk ligustri eggs/larvae ready NOW.
GARDEN TIGER caja will at last be available again towards the end of the month! Order now to ensure you are high on the list.
SOUTHERN WHITE ADMIRAL reducta pupae immediately available.
Apatura species - metis, ilia, ilia barcina and the Purple Emperor Apatura iris just listed. Demand will be high. Orders will be sent in strict rotation.
Camberwell Beauty larvae will be available again in July, followed by pupae in August.
PHASMIDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AGAIN! Magnificent LEAF INSECTS, Australian Prickly and other Stick Insects, Mantids and Giant Hissing Cockroach. See the new section.
NEW! SLEEVES for REARING LARVAE. Please see this new section. A wonderful rearing method made simple by ready made sleeves in five useful sizes.
MOONLANDER Moth Traps. A new delivery is expected in July.
SPRING/SUMMER Eggs and Larvae
May we recommend: Pupae of Amphion nessus floridensis. A very attractive Hummingbird Hawkmoth that breeds on Creepers and Vine. Pupae are at a special price.
Painted Lady available now as larvae and pupae as well.
Some fine Satyrids Speckled Wood and Wall Brown are ready later this month. Cleopatra’s Brimstone which is normally difficult to obtain.
Red Admiral will be available as larvae in July and the Queen of Spain Fritillary, both great favourites.
Deathshead Hawkmoth eggs are being sent out: this is possibly the most popular of all species. Giant Silkmoth enthusiasts will find a range of species in the spring list, American Moon Moth is another early and easy species. An unusual addition this year is the small and very beautiful pink Sycamore Silkmoth whose larvae feed on Maple and Sycamore. Giant Atlas eggs are expected again towards the end of spring.
HOLIDAY DATES. If you are planning to be away from home when ordered livestock could become available, please email us the dates when you cannot receive your ordered species, and state the species.
ENQUIRIES ABOUT ORDERS. Particularly with livestock, before enquiring when you will receive a species, please check the delivery season stated for the species ordered. If enquiring, please quote the SPECIES and whether PUPAE or EGGS/LARVAE. NOT JUST THE ORDER NUMBER. This helps us to respond more quickly than if you only quote the order reference. Thank you.
£10 SPECIALS
A bit of fun and a varied selection of offers at an advantageous price. Some offers may be for only a short period. The selection will be ever changing.
DORMANT PUPAE
An interesting and varied selection, including unusual species. There are exotic Moon Moths, Atlas and other fine Silkmoths.
Livestock orders not able to be supplied are carried over for priority supply the next season. Please inform us if you wish to cancel and be refunded.
NEW! Specially designed chargers for Moonlander field batteries, for the Goodden Light. These include a unique charger that gives a full charge from a 12V vehicle battery - the only one of its kind. See the Moth Trap section. Available immediately. Worldwide Butterflies supplies a wide range of equipment for breeding and field study. The Moonlander Moth Trap, devised by Robert Goodden, is totally innovative and a great success, providing new opportunities for identifying and studying moths in remote habitats.
MOONLANDER Moth Traps. We can supply again from stock just arrived. Both Mains (Mercury Vapour) and the newly announced Goodden Light which is new to Entomology and more effective than any known battery light. See details under Moth Traps.
We no longer have a printed catalogue. This replaces all earlier forms of ordering and we hope you will find it more up-to-date and easier to use.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Please note that all prices (except books and orders from non-EU countries) are subject to 17.5% VAT which will be added to your order at the checkout.
Please click REFRESH (or press F5) to update your computer screen, ensuring that you are looking at the latest updated information.
Livestock sent outside the UK, whilst we do our best to see that it arrives safely, is sent at the BUYER'S RISK. Livestock sent to USA need USDA permits. We cannot send to AUS or NZ, unless government authorised.
email: sales@wwb.co.uk
LOWER PENQUITE
CORNISH HOUSE and WILDLIFE HAVEN FOR SALE
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A very unusual and characterful Cornish house with guest cottage. Very secluded but within easy reach of Callington, Liskeard and Plymouth. The house and cottage together provide up to 6 bedrooms. There is a large barn and other outbuildings.
Approached via its own sunken lane and set in established gardens and grounds of 20 acres, laid out for easy maintenance and planted as a wildlife haven, by Robert and Rosemary Goodden. A stream, small lakes and natural springs add character and encourage water birds and dragonflies. Wildflower meadows are a particular feature. |
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For full details and photos please click here.
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