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.

Acronictinae (Dagger Moths)GENUS Acronictinae. Thsi family includes the well know "Dagger & Sycamore Moths"(Up to BRITISH MOTHS)

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Cryphia domestica MARBLED BEAUTY
(Hufnagel, 1766) Wingspan 42-43mm. Generally distributed throughout the UK. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£1.25 ( Cryphia domestica A2 x 1 ) Out of stock
Acronicta leporina THE MILLER
(Linnaeus, 1758) Wingspan 38-43mm. Localy common throughout England and parts of Wales and Scotland. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£2.45 Add to cart... (1 In stock)
Cryphia muralis MARBLED GREEN
(Forster, 1771) Wingspan 35-37mm. A very local species found in scattered locations in England and Wales. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£4.45 Add to cart... (2 In stock)
Moma alpium SCARCE MERVEILLE DU JOUR
(Osbeck, 1778) Wingspan 32-40mm. A very local species confined to the New Forest and parts of Sussex and Kent. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£5.45 Add to cart... (2 In stock)
Acronicta alni ALDER MOTH
(Linnaeus 1758) Wingspan 37-43mm. Widespread but local in England and Wales. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£2.45 Add to cart... (1 In stock)
Acronicta tridens DARK DAGGER
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Medium sized moth. Wingspan 35-43mm. Widespread through most the UK, local or absent in far North. To order please choose from drop tab. £1.45 ( Acronicta tridens A1- x 1) Out of stock
Acronicta psi GREY DAGGER
(Linnaeus 1758) Medium sized moth. Wingspan 34-45mm. Widespread through all the UK, less common in North. Please choose from drop tab. £1.45 Add to cart... (1 In stock)
Acronicta megacephala POPLAR GREY
Acronicta megacephala POPLAR GREY (click for larger image)(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Medium sized resident Moth. Generally distributed over England & Wales. 40-44mm wingspan. Please choose from drop tab £1.45 ( Acronicta megacephala A2 x 1) Out of stock
Craniophora ligustri CORONET MOTH
Craniophora ligustri CORONET MOTH (click for larger image)(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Widespread in the UK, but only localy common. 35-43mm wingspan. Please choose from drop tab. £2.45 Add to cart... (3 In stock)
Acronicta aceris SYCAMORE MOTH
Acronicta aceris SYCAMORE MOTH (click for larger image)(Linnaeus 1758) One of Britains medium sized Moths. 40-45mm wingspan. Widespread. Please choose from drop tab. £1.45 ( Acronicta aceris SET A1- x 1) Out of stock
Acronicta tridens DARK DAGGER
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Wingspan 35-45mm. Widespread through England & Wales. Please choose from drop tab. £1.15 ( Acronicta tridens A2 SET x 1) Out of stock
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