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.

Sphinginae (Hawk-moths)GENUS Sphinginae. Called in England "Hawk-moths" due to the powerful hawk-like flight of the adults. Very popular family with collectors and breeders with some of the UK's most spectacular immigrant species such as the Deaths Head Hawk.(Up to BRITISH MOTHS)

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Agrias convolvuli CONVOLVULUS HAWK-MOTH
Agrias convolvuli CONVOLVULUS HAWK-MOTH (Linnaeus 1758) Stunning UK Mirgrant Moth. 80-90mm wingspan. Choose from drop tab either A1/A2 Quality - dark or light forms. £4.99 ( Herse convolvuli SET A- (Light form) x 1 (£4.99), Herse convolvuli SET A- (Dark form) x 1 (£4.99), Herse convolvuli SET A1 (Light Form) x 1 (£9.99), Herse convolvuli A-/A2 PAPERED x 1 (£1.99)) Out of stock More Details...
Sphinx (hyloicus) pinastri PINE HAWK-MOTH
Sphinx (hyloicus) pinastri PINE HAWK-MOTH (click for larger image)(Linnaeus 1758) Wingspan 72-80mm. Restricted mainly to the south of the Midlands in the UK. Please choose from drop tab. £4.99 ( Sphinx (Hyloicus) pinastri A1- SET x 1) Out of stock
Smerinthus ocellata EYED HAWK-MOTH
Smerinthus ocellata EYED HAWK-MOTH (click for larger image)(Linnaeus 1758) Wingspan 72-95mm. Large and spectacular Moth, widespread through England and Wales. Huge eye-like markings on the hind wing make this a popular species. Please choose from drop tab. £4.99 ( S.ocellata SET Male x 1 (£4.99)) Out of stock
Laothoe populi POPLAR HAWK-MOTH
Laothoe populi POPLAR HAWK-MOTH (click for larger image)(Linnaeus 1758) Wingspan 72-92mm. Probably our most widespread native Hawk-moth, although less common in recent years. Please choose from drop tab. £3.99 ( L.populi A1 SET x 1 (£3.99)) Out of stock
Mimas tiliae LIME HAWK-MOTH
Mimas tiliae LIME HAWK-MOTH (click for larger image)(Linnaeus 1758) Wingspan 70-80mm. A widespread species in the UK, quite variable in colour and markings. Please choose from drop tab. £3.99 ( Mimas tiliae SET A1- x 1) Out of stock
Sphinx ligustri PRIVET HAWK-MOTH
Sphinx ligustri PRIVET HAWK-MOTH (click for larger image)(Linnaeus 1758) Wingspan 100-120mm. Britains largest native Moth. Lovely eye-catching mix of pinks and browns make this a popular species. Please choose from drop tab. £7.99 ( Sphinx ligustri SET A1- x 1) Out of stock
Acherontia atropos DEATHS HEAD HAWK-MOTH
Acherontia atropos DEATHS HEAD HAWK-MOTH (click for larger image)(Linnaeus 1758) Wingspan 100-135mm. Britains largest migrant Moth. As depicted in the "Silence of the Lambs" Book and Movie. Check out the "SKULL" on the thorax from where the English name derives. A most impressive species occuring most years in the UK. Please choose from drop tab. £12.99 ( A.atropos SET A1 x 1) Out of stock
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