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Dear newcomers, insect enthusiasts, nature lovers, teachers, nursery school teachers, and everyone else who is inclined to get into breeding butterflies but somehow not quite dares to do it.

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We compiled some information for you on how butterfly breeding works.

FAQ-List for newcomers/beginners in butterfly farming (German Thread)

Genus related type list

Generic type lists of almost all so far described Saturniidae, Brahmaeidae as well as the Genus Urania and Sematura.

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Genus related type list

Generic type lists of almost all so far described Saturniidae, Brahmaeidae as well as the Genus Urania and Sematura.

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