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.

BRITISH MOTHSWe offer a selection of Moths which occur in the UK. Most examples offered are of UK origon but some species have been obtained from the continent. Data is supplied where-ever possible.

QUALITY REFERENCE CODES
A1 = Perfect, Fresh, NO damage to wings, body, or antenna. Often Ex.Pupa
A1- = Slight superficial marks to wings, and/Or missing legs otherwise near perfect.
A2 = Obvious marking to wings (smudge or tear) Missing or damaged antenna and/or legs, still however a good example.
A2- = Poor condition, various damage to wings, antenna/legs, body. Useful for educational material, dissection or if rare for reference purposes.
(Up to CABINET SET & PAPERED SPECIMENS)
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Apocheima hispidaria SMALL BRINDLED BEAUTY
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Wingspan 28-35mm. Found as far North as Yorkshire, widespread and locally common. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£2.45 ( Apocheima hispidaria A1- x 1 ) Out of stock
Hadena rivularis BURNET CAMPION
(Fabricius, 1775) Wingspan 27-30mm. Widespread over most the UK. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£1.85 Add to cart... (3 In stock)
Angerona prunaria ORANGE MOTH
(Linnaeus, 1758) Wingspan 35-45mm. locally common in parts of southern England & Wales. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£3.85 Add to cart... (1 In stock)
Spilosoma lubricipeda WHITE ERMINE
(Linnaeus, 1758) Wingspan 34-48mm. Widespead through most of the UK, with many variations. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£1.85 Add to cart... (2 In stock)
Pheosia gnoma LESSER SWALLOW PROMINENT
(Fabricius, 1777) Wingspan 45-50mm. Widespead through most of the UK. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£2.45 Add to cart... (3 In stock)
Lycia hirtaria BRINDLED BEAUTY
(Clerck, 1759) Wingspan 35-45mm. Widespead but local, found more in the south of the UK. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£2.45 ( Lycia hirtaria A1- x 1 ) Out of stock
Macdunnoughia confusa DEWICKS PLUSIA
(Stephens, 1850) Wingspan 32-38mm. A rare vagrant to the UK. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£4.45 ( Macdunnoughia confusa A1- x 1 ) Out of stock
Drymonia dodonaea MARBLED BROWN
(Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Wingspan 33-38mm. A widspread species in the south of the UK. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£2.45 Add to cart... (2 In stock)
Epione vespertaria DARK BORDERED BEAUTY
(Linnaeus 1767) Wingspan 25-30mm. A very local species in the UK, found in isolated colonies on damp moorland. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£4.45 Add to cart... (2 In stock)
Xanthia togata PINK BARRED SALLOW
(Esper 1788) Wingspan 27-30mm. Widespread over most the UK, prefering damp marsh-land. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£2.45 Add to cart... (2 In stock)
Tetheella fluctuosa SATIN LUTESTRING
(Hübner, 1803) Wingspan 35-38mm. A rare species found in isolated colonies in England and wales. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£4.45 ( Tetheella fluctuosa A1- x 1 ) Out of stock
Odezia atrata CHIMNEY SWEEPER
(Linnaeus 1758) Wingspan 23-27mm. Locally common through most of the UK flying in bright sunshine. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£2.45 ( Odezia atrata A1- x 1 ) Out of stock
Idaea sylvestraria DOTTED BORDER
(Hübner, 1799) Wingspan 20-23mm. Locally common in the south of England. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£2.45 Add to cart... (1 In stock)
Poecilocampa populi DECEMBER MOTH
(Linnaeus, 1758) Wingspan 30-45mm. Found throughout the UK. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£2.45 Add to cart... (2 In stock)
Pyrrhia umbra BORDERED SALLOW
(Hufnagel, 1766) Wingspan 27-35mm. A coastal species, found in chalk areas. Commoner in the South. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£3.25 Add to cart... (1 In stock)
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