We take great care in packaging our specimens.
Each pinned specimen is:
- Securely attached to a specially designed internal mounting platform shaped like a pinning board
- Placed inside a strong cardboard box
- Stabilized to prevent movement during transport
This system ensures that specimens remain firmly in place and are protected during worldwide shipping.
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For orders outside the EU, customers do not pay any additional customs duties, import taxes, or delivery fees. We handle the shipping process to ensure a smooth international delivery experience.
If you have questions about a specific country, please contact us before ordering.
Yes, we ship worldwide, including the USA.
We use DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping for U.S. orders.
This means no additional import duties, customs fees, or taxes are charged to you. Your order will arrive without any extra payments on delivery.
There may occasionally be minor delays due to customs processing, but no additional fees are required from the customer.
We are fully transparent about sourcing.
All specimens are either:
- Sustainably farmed, or
- Wild collected under legal regulations
It is important to understand that claims suggesting all perfect specimens “lived their full natural life” are misleading. In nature, butterflies and moths that die naturally typically have worn or damaged wings. Specimens in perfect condition are usually sourced before natural deterioration occurs.
We do not make false claims. Instead, we focus on responsible and sustainable sourcing.
What does sustainable sourcing mean?
For us, sustainable sourcing includes:
- Butterfly farms in the country of origin, supporting local communities
- Specimens bred by us or trusted partners
- Legal and regulated wild collection
- Responsible and transparent practices
Customers can use product filters to choose between farmed and wild-collected specimens.
A papered (unmounted) butterfly or moth is:
- Stored in a protective paper envelope
- With wings folded closed
- Not yet pinned or spread
To display it, you need to pin and spread the specimen yourself using standard entomological techniques.
Papered specimens are ideal for collectors who prefer preparing their own displays.
If your package is lost, damaged, or arrives in unsatisfactory condition, we will:
- Send a replacement item, or
- Issue a full refund
You may choose the solution that works best for you. Customer satisfaction is our priority.
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Contact usWell utilised tool for handling butterflies, moths and other insects!
One of the most essential and useful tools to use for spreading specimens! Arrived on time, packed nicely.
Really easy simple and good quality
As described and expected. Nice
Kam schnell an und bin zufrieden:)
The tweezers are sturdy and easy to use! I reccomend!
Brilliant service and a pristine quality of item, in both the material and its making.
Really great, just what was expected, quick shipping too! 🙂
Tout était parfait. Elle est super pratique je recommande !
It has some sharp points/edges on the inside
Matériel correspondant bien à la description
We found it to be a very useful tool
Perfect for spreading specimens top quality as always
Simple set of forceps. Relatively expensive, but works well.
Rien à dire. Tel que décris dans la présentation.
Good quality, best service and advice for a beginner. Super fast shipping. I will come back to this shop soon
Echt heel handig en fijn.
Rápido envío y muy útiles
Colis arrivé rapidement, pile ce dont j'avais besoin. Très contente de mon achat !
La pince est superbe ! Envoie assez rapide :)
Pince en métal solide, je n'ai pas encore eu l'occasion de la tester en vrai pour le moment mais ça semble prometteur.
