About Bugs & Butterflies UK Ltd

Bugs & Butterflies UK began as a small hobby project created by our owner and director, Stuart, who originally sold surplus livestock from his personal breeding collections. It quickly became clear that there was a growing community of people passionate about rearing butterflies, moths and other insects - so the hobby expanded into a dedicated business supplying a wide range of live species across the UK, EU, and further afield.

Today, Bugs & Butterflies UK provides eggs, caterpillars, pupae and live insects to hobbyists, educators, collectors, academic institutions, zoos and public butterfly houses. We specialise in high-quality livestock for rearing projects of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced breeders.

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Our Experience

Stuart’s passion for insects began in early childhood and has continued throughout his life. What started as a personal interest grew into professional experience working in a butterfly house exhibit, and now into operating a full-time butterfly farm with over 20 years of hands-on expertise.

Our work combines:

• A reliable network of experienced breeders and trusted international suppliers
  
• On-site greenhouses dedicated to breeding butterflies and moths
  
• Specialist knowledge in insect husbandry, lifecycle management and rearing conditions
  

Our long-term vision includes expanding to a larger facility, enabling us to breed and supply eggs, caterpillars and pupae year-round with even greater capacity.

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Who We Supply

We are proud to work with a diverse customer base, including:

• Hobbyists and insect-rearing enthusiasts
  
• Schools, teachers and educational groups
  
• Universities and research institutions
  
• Zoos, wildlife centres and butterfly houses
  
• Artists, photographers and natural history collectors
  

Whether you are rearing your first caterpillars or managing a large public exhibit, we are committed to providing healthy livestock and expert support tailored to your needs.