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.

LARVAL & NECTOR PLANTS

Caterpillars need food! We offer a selection of popular plants and trees used as larval foodplants. We buy these in to order and prices can vary. However we feel it is important to offer this service to go hand in hand with livestock. Our selections are also perfect to enhance your Garden and attract Butterflies and Moths.

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Ice Plant

Ice Plant (Sedum spectibalis) A medium sized clump forming plant. Late flowering for the late Summer / autumn nector feeding insects. Many cultivated sedums are available but only "spectibalis" will provide nector and attract Butterflies. Also a useful larval foodplant for the European Chequred Blue Butterfly.

£4.99 Add to cart... (4 in stock)
Garlick Mustard

Garlic Mustard or Jack by the Hedge (Alliaria petiolata) Short to tall biennial herb. Heart shaped leaves with pale white flowers. Found throughout Britain. Useful nector source flowering early. Foodplant for various "White" butterflies especially the Orange Tip Butterfly.

£2.75 Add to cart... (5 in stock)
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Charlock or Wild Mustard
Purple Loosetrife

Purple Loosetrife (Lythrum salicaria) Stout tall perennial up to 1.5 mtr. Lovely reddish purple flowers. Useful nector plant and larval source for various moths and Butterflies including the Willowherb Hawk-moth.

£3.45 Add to cart... (5 in stock)