From Childhood Dreams to EntomoBoxes: A Journey of Passion, Science, and Creativity

Many people ask me how EntomoBoxes came to be. The answer isn't found in a business plan, but rather in my DNA and my earliest childhood memories. My name is Chris, and this is the story of how an innocent curiosity for butterflies transformed into my life’s work.

Where It All Began

While my peers were obsessed with toy cars and superheroes, I lived in a completely different world. My superhero was Sir David Attenborough (and he still is! 😄). While others stayed inside, I was outdoors playing with anything that moved - bringing home lizards, snakes, and hedgehogs.

My path to entomology started simply: with a butterfly net my grandfather handcrafted for me out of an old potato sack. I believe everyone is "hardwired" a bit differently, destined to love something unique. That is simply evolution - constantly looking for new paths and alternatives to make us a more specialized and diverse species with every generation.

Entomology is More Than Just a Collection

What started as chasing butterflies soon turned into serious (albeit amateur) entomology. I quickly learned that collecting butterflies is about so much more than just having boxes of specimens. It is about understanding nature - studying habitats, literature, breeding, and the various developmental stages.

I’ve always lived by one quote: "We can only protect what we truly understand."

For me, building a collection is a contribution to human knowledge. My specimens are always available to scientists for research, and one day, they will become part of a museum. They will serve as a continuation of the time series started by Carl von Linné and his colleagues in the 18th century. These collections are vital archives of DNA data that future generations will use for research we can’t even imagine yet.

From Science to the Workshop

My desire to pursue biology professionally led me to a Master’s degree in Zoology and eventually to a PhD program in Entomology. I spent years in the field researching mountain butterflies, but during my studies, something else was brewing.

I started making my own high-quality equipment - specifically pinning boards. A thought took root in my head: “If these pinning boards are the best for me, maybe others would like them too?” As a teenager, I dreamed of having my own shop, but I never imagined it would actually happen. A few days after posting my first pinning board online, I received my first order. That spark started a drive that hasn't stopped since.

The Leap of Faith

I soon realized a vital truth: I love consuming scientific results, but I am a creator by nature. I need to design, explore manufacturing, and work with my hands. Sitting behind a computer doing academic research was stifling my creativity.

I decided to take a step into the unknown and dedicate myself fully to EntomoBoxes. A close friend, who had been in business long before me told me: "Don't worry. Once you focus only on your shop, you’ll earn more than you do as a PhD student within months, because you love it and you do it well."

He was right. Today, I can realize all my ideas and innovations. For me, it was never about the money, but about the ability to invest back into the business to create even better products for the community.

Building a Community of Future Scientists

What motivates me today is more than just sales. It’s the community. I often receive messages from parents saying their son or daughter is thrilled with their new butterfly starter set. They’ve started reading books, studying insects, and are even considering studying biology.

I truly believe that the more people who take an interest in insects - even as amateurs - the more knowledge we bring to humanity. Through EntomoBoxes, I am not just selling supplies; I am helping to build a bridge between curiosity and science.

Thank you to every single one of you for your trust. Because of you, I can write this post today and continue thinking about how to make EntomoBoxes an even better brand for entomologists everywhere.

Chris April 5, 2026