Lepidoptera - Butterflies

<--- See it in BugGuide Speyeria aphrodite sizewingspan 60mm to 80mm ALL OUR INSECTS ARE DEAD SPECIMENS

Papilio canadenis Click the Camera icon to view the BugGuide information on this specimen as well as several photo examples.

The specimens I have of this species are in very poor shape. 

Hackberry Emperor Habits Habits of the Hackberry Emperor The Asterocampa celtis, commonly known as the Hackberry Emperor, is a butterfly species native to North America. Below is an overview of its habits: Habitat Hackberry Emperors are closely tied to hackberry trees (Celtis spp.), found in woodlands, forest edges, riverbanks, suburban areas, and urban parks. They favor sunny spots but often rest in the shade of their host trees. Feeding Habits Adults: Rarely feed on nectar, preferring tree...

Plodia interpuncella                         Click the Camera icon to view the BugGuide information on this specimen as well as several photo examples. specimen in 1/2 dram vial of ethanol ...

Meet Diaphania costata, known as the orange-shouldered sherbet moth or white palpita moth—a small, elegant addition to our preserved insect specimens. Perfect for student insect projects, insect collectors, science teachers, FFA events, or Science Olympiad displays, this moth brings a touch of subtropical flair. Here’s its size, habitat, timing, and more, available at Insects4Sale.com.Common Names Orange-Shouldered Sherbet Moth: Highlights its orange markings and delicate look, per its common...

Polygonia satyrus                         Click the Camera icon to view the BugGuide information on this specimen as well as several photo examples.

The Question Mark butterfly (Polygonia interrogationis), thrives in a variety of habitats across North America north of Mexico. This species is commonly found in deciduous woodlands, forest edges, parks, gardens, and suburban areas where host plants for its larvae, such as hackberry, elm, and nettle, are abundant. Adults prefer sunny areas with nectar sources like sap, rotting fruit, and flowers, often seen in open fields or along streams. This habitat diversity makes the Question Mark...

The Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax), a native North American insect available as a dried insect specimen at Insects4sale.com, thrives in a variety of wooded habitats across North America, particularly in the eastern United States, southern Canada, and parts of the Midwest. This species is commonly found in deciduous forests, forest edges, wooded streamsides, and suburban parks where host plants for its larvae—such as cherry, willow, poplar, and birch—are abundant. Adults...

Speyeria idalia                         Click the Camera icon to view the BugGuide information on this specimen as well as several photo examples.

Caterpillars are capable of inflicting lasting and painful stings with their spines.

A damaged Spicebush Swallowtail might be missing 1 or both antennae or 1 or both tails. Damage is usually minor and excellent for student collections. If it is too damaged I do not sell it.