Troides oblongomaculatus, real birdwing butterfly! These were all legally imported into the Us from Papuan New Guinea and Indonesia in the 90s and early 2000s. Birdwings are the most sought after and difficult to obtain butterfly species. Wingspan measures approx. 5”
Male featured in photo, the females are generally larger, with more white areas and black spots.
Shipped unmounted with wings closed.
DON'T RISK BUYING FROM INTERNATIONAL SELLERS! It is illegal! These are highly protected and monitored butterflies and MUST clear a US Fish and Wildlife Inspection and have the proper permits to enter the US. These are from an older N. American collection, and have 100% been legally imported from IFTA in Papua New Guinea, and can be bought and owned completely legally by anyone in the US.
Each butterfly may vary in size and coloration.
Shipped unmounted, dried, with wings folded closed.
We work really hard to find great, ethical farms around the world. 'Insect ranching' has been shown to dramatically aid conservation and increase insect numbers in the wild, as well as giving local, indigenous people a sustainable income source other than logging.
Protecting insects means protecting the habitat they live in. This benefits every plant and animal sharing this habitat. Sustainable butterfly farming gives local populations an alternative to logging and clear-cutting rain-forest. The forests are preserved, critical habitat for endangered species is maintained, and butterfly populations increase. Everything we source is sustainably sourced and 100% legally imported.
