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.

EUROPEAN MOTHS 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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Panthea coenobita GERMANY
Panthea coenobita GERMANY (click for larger image)(Esper 1785) Wingspan 40-50mm. Seldom offered species. Available SET ready mounted. Ex Pupa. Please choose from drop tab.
£5.45 Add to cart... (2 In stock)
Zygaena (Zygaena) rhadamanthus FRANCE
(Esper 1789) Wingspan 28-33mm. Stunning member of the "Burnet or Zygaenidae family. Seldom offered species. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£4.99 Add to cart... (1 In stock)
Pachypasa otus GREECE
Pachypasa otus GREECE (click for larger image)(Drury 1773) Wingspan 100-105mm. Nice member of the lasiocampidae family. Once used in silk production! Seldom offered species. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£6.99 ( Pachypasa otus SET Female A1- (missing antenna) x 1) Out of stock
Eriogaster catax FRANCE
(Linnaeus 1758) Wingspan 36-40mm. Nice Europen member of the lasiocampidae family. Seldom offered. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£5.99 ( Eriogaster catax A1- x 1) Out of stock
Odonestis pruni FRANCE
(Linnaeus 1758) The PLUM LAPPET Moth Wingspan 48-53mm. Nice Europen member of the lasiocampidae family. Seldom offered. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£5.99 Add to cart... (1 In stock)
Lithophane merckii FRANCE
(Rambut 1832) Wingspan 48-53mm. Nice Europen moth. Seldom offered. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£5.99 ( Lithophane merckii A1 x 1) Out of stock
Valeria jaspidea FRANCE
(Villers, 1789) Wingspan 40-45mm. A beautiful moth from Europe. Seldom offered. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£6.99 Add to cart... (2 In stock)
Catocala conjuncta FRANCE
(Esper, 1786) Wingspan 52-63mm. A beautiful catocala from Europe. Seldom offered. Available SET ready mounted. Please choose from drop tab.
£9.99 Add to cart... (1 In stock)
Proserpinus proserpina FRANCE
(Pallas, 1772) Rarely offered species, sadly now on the E.P.S. listing. These are all captive bred from stock prior to legislation. Origionally from France & Itlay. £14.99 ( Proserpinus proserpina A1 SET x 1) Out of stock
Streblote panda SPAIN
Streblote panda SPAIN (click for larger image) Streblote panda (Hübner, 1820) Nice lasiocampidae species. Wingspan 40-65mm A1- quality. £2.99 Add to cart... (2 In stock)
Saturnia pyri FRANCE
Saturnia pyri FRANCE (click for larger image) Saturnia pyri - Great Peacock Moth (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) Europes largest species of moth! Wingspan 100-130mm A1- quality. £7.99 Add to cart... (1 In stock)
Aglia tau Europe
Aglia tau Europe (click for larger image) Aglia tau (Linnaeus 1758) Lovely Silkmoth from Europe. Wingspan 80-90mm. SET Ready for cabinet. A1/A1- Quality. £4.99 Add to cart... (3 In stock)
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