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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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    Die Entomologentagung war dieses Jahr schon. (am 22.02.2025)

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    nein - die Hunderasse :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes::grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes::grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
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    ist der fundort wegen dem bestimmen wichtig?
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    Ohhh cool!! danke! die kleine raupe hat der hund mitreingebracht haha
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    Nein, hab nicht geschrieben das Du nicht weist wie man googelt.

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