Live Butterflies, Moths & other creatures
One of the UK’s leading suppliers of live Lepidopterans (butterflies and moths), invertebrates, and aquatics. High quality livestock, from ethical captive breeding projects, at affordable prices.
To navigate the site, you can use the bar at the top of the page (desktop), or the navigation menu (mobile/tablet) indicated by 3 horizontal lines at the top left of the page. You can also scroll down from here to see the list of store pages with links to each.
Please read the terms of sale and delivery information before placing an order - this is necessary to understand the ordering process and when your order will be delivered. I recommend making an account to keep track of your orders.
Sustainability
Sustainability is a fundamental principle underpinning my work at Bugs & Butterflies UK. This means ensuring that natural resources are not depleted, and that biodiversity and conservation are promoted, through the actions of the business.
Tens of thousands of eggs, caterpillars and pupae are distributed to customers annually.
You can buy in confidence, knowing that your purchase supports sustainable breeding and rearing practices.
Get in touch.
Enquiries are welcome, however please make use of the site resources before contacting as your questions may already be answered here!
If your email relates to a specific order, please include your order number (or at least full name the order was placed under) so that I can follow up on this for you. Not including this information makes it impossible to find your order in the system.
New to butterflies?
The Beginners/Schools section of the site contains the most suitable species for newcomers.
I have also put together a range of care guides which detail everything you need to know.
Browse the site
Click or tap on an image below to visit the relevant store page.
Beginners & Schools
Click on the image above (of some lovely Acherontia atropos caterpillars!) to view the range of species and products selected for newcomers to the hobby.
Eggs & Caterpillars
See the entire range of eggs and caterpillars available to order - from natives to tropicals! This is the most popular life stage as customers enjoy observing the full lifecycle & the satisfaction of raising their own insects.
Pupae & Cocoons
This page contains most of the species available to order as pupae and cocoons - these are predominantly produced on site or by colleagues. Tropical butterfly pupae can be ordered separately (see below).
Tropical Butterfly Pupae
A dazzling array of jewel-like pupae arrive weekly from butterfly farms around the world. From the tiny, intricate Glasswings to the great, dazzling Blue Morphos - exotic species that can be easily kept at home.
A store page specifically for the eggs and caterpillars of native butteflies and moths. Note that these are always captive bred from healthily managed stock and never taken directly from the wild.
Native Eggs & Caterpillars
Native Pupae & Cocoons
A store page specifically for the pupae and cocoons of native butteflies and moths. Note that these are always captive bred from healthily managed stock and never taken directly from the wild.
Insects & Invertebrates
Other insects and invertebrates available to order, including brilliantly coloured Leaf Insects, and Giant African Land Snails.
Newts & Salamanders
A small range of newt and salamander species currently being bred on site. They can be ordered in different stages from egg to adult at varying times of year.
Frogs, Toads & Tadpoles
A variety of frog and toad species currently being bred on site. They can be ordered in different stages from egg to adult at varying times of year. Tadpoles are particularly popular as it is a joy to observe metamorphosis!
Dried Butterfly Specimens
Essentially all of the species offered as pupae/cocoons can also be supplied as dried specimens for artistic or scientific purposes. A wider range is also available to wholesale customers.
Prints
A variety of fantastic A4 prints produced by local Glasgow artist Emily Brooks Millar. These can be purchased with or separately from livestock orders!