Ethics

Ethically Sourced Butterflies

At KPH Entomology, we believe in the beauty of nature and the importance of ethical practices in everything we do. That's why we're proud to offer a collection of ethically sourced butterflies frames for you to be able to admire; knowing ethical practices are at the very heart of what we do.

Our Commitment to Ethical Sourcing

We understand the delicate balance between preserving nature and appreciating its wonders. That's why all the butterflies in our collection are ethically sourced from sustainable butterfly farms around the world. These farms prioritize the well-being of butterfly populations and their habitats, ensuring that their collection practices are environmentally responsible and respectful of local ecosystems.

Supporting Conservation Efforts

By choosing ethically sourced butterflies from KPH Entomology, you're not only bringing a touch of natural beauty into your home for outstanding decoration to enjoy, you're also supporting conservation efforts worldwide. Contributing to preserving butterfly habitats, protecting endangered species and promoting sustainable practices in butterfly farming all around the world. 

Quality and Authenticity Guaranteed

Each butterfly in our collection is carefully selected and handled with the utmost care to ensure its beauty and overall quality.  You can trust that our ethically sourced butterflies are of the highest quality and authenticity. Every specimen is different, some slightly bigger or smaller than one another. Unique. Our promise is that every specimen we frame is of a fantastic visual standard and as equally beautiful as the previous one we made. 

Educational Opportunities

Beyond their aesthetic appeal, our ethically sourced butterflies offer unique educational opportunities. From classroom presentations to scientific research, these specimens provide valuable insights into the natural world and contribute to our understanding of butterfly diversity and behaviour. Protected behind quality glass fronts these framed insects, can also be used as a learning resource to let people observe them up close without risk of damaging the specimen.

Join Us in Preserving Nature's Wonders

At KPH Entomology, we invite you to explore our collection of ethically sourced butterflies and join us in preserving nature's wonders for future generations to enjoy. Together, we can make a difference in the world while celebrating the beauty of butterflies in a responsible and sustainable manner.

The Life Cycle...

Many people are unaware that these remarkable insects spend the vast majority of their lives as a caterpillars and cocoons. In the wild the females are generally very prolific and can lay between 200-300 eggs. 

The reason for this is that they are a food chain animal for many predators. From other insects to birds and bats in the wild setting. The hatched eggs will sometimes die from parasites and other insects eating them, or simply not hatch.

Butterfly farms are able to create a much more successful environment to guarantee higher breeding rate. Allowing them to actively release many specimens back into the wild, helping with future generations. Helping maintain species populations, which is extremely important. 

The adult moths themselves live from between seven days to a month depending on the species. In the wild usually they are eaten by predators shortly after mating and laying the next generation of eggs when taking flight. 

Some moths such as Saturniidae emerge from their cocoons and do not have the ability to feed. They have no mouth. Interesting right! So what does this tell us? Their job is to use the stored up energy from the caterpillar stage and breed within their short life span as an adult moth. 

We can all agree that they are very beautiful, but the truth of the matter is that this is not just a beautiful coincidence. Bright colours and intricate markings have a purpose. Often to warn pray they are dangerous or poisonous, attract a mate for pairing purposes or to act as camouflage to stay hidden. Interestingly some species even have certain markings to mimic another species to show its dangerous, even if it is not. 

Being able to not only learn about the specimens we frame but preserve their beauty for others to be able to enjoy ethically, is exactly what we stand for. 

KPH Entomology.