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Time To Breed Gallery

Pictures from our present and past broods

Papilio anchisiades, (1) dorsal and lateral view o

Papilio anchisiades, (1) dorsal and lateral view of a pupa (2-3) adultPapilio anchisiades is a wonderful neotropical butterfly of the family Papilionidae. Typical species for greenhouses, can be reared on Citrus. As with others Papilionidae, adults are quite easy to handpair. More info about this and other species from Costa Rica at:https://www.timetobreed.com/butterflies-and-moths-costa-rica/#papilio #papilionidae #butterfly #pupae #greenhouse #livestock #pet #morphology #adult #wings

Eacles imperialis, male specimen from Costa Rica.

Eacles imperialis, male specimen from Costa Rica.Eacles imperialis, the imperial moth, is a large Saturniidae species of the subfamily Ceratocampinae. It is widely distributed across America, from the US to Argentina. Many subspecies have been described and adults show a beautiful range of color variability. Larvae are polyphagous and can be reared on a plethora of different hosts, including Prunus, Quercus, Liquidambar, Rubus, Acer, Pinus and much more.The adult shown here has been found in Costa Rica, where the species is abundant. This and other interesting species will be imported by the end of July, check the article below for full price list and informations.https://www.timetobreed.com/butterflies-and-moths-costa-rica/#mothsofinstagram
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Morpho helenor, female specimen from Costa Rica.

Morpho helenor, female specimen from Costa Rica.Here another beautiful specimen from the north west lowland of Costa Rica, region where different ssp. of M. helenor merge. As you can see these butterflies are very peculiar. Animals were raised ex ovo and many of them are now for sale in a current Ebay auction, including several aberrations and peculiar specimens. This auction is issued in collaboration with cervus2005.Live pupae, obtained from the same localities, are expected in the upcoming weeks. Stay tuned!More details in the link below:https://www.timetobreed.com/dried-butterflies-and-moths-for-sale-collaboration-with-cervus2005/#morpho #butterfly #mariposa #butterfliesofInstagram
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#entomologia #insects #animalphotography #nature

Morpho helenor, aberrant male specimen from Costa

Morpho helenor, aberrant male specimen from Costa Rica.This specimen cames from a 200pcs Morpho stock from the north west lowland of Costa Rica. Animals were raised ex ovo and many of them are now for sale in a current Ebay auction, including several aberrations and peculiar specimens. This auction is issued in collaboration with cervus2005.More details in the link below:https://www.timetobreed.com/dried-butterflies-and-moths-for-sale-collaboration-with-cervus2005/#morpho #aberration #butterflies #costarica #lowlands #insectsofinstagram #diversity #nymphalidae #animalphotography #lepidoptera #timetobreed #blue #unusual #specimen

Morpho helenor, dorsal and ventral view of a pupa

Morpho helenor, dorsal and ventral view of a pupa from Costa Rica.Morpho helenor, the Helenor blue morpho or common blue morpho, is a neotropical butterfly of the Nymphalidae family.Larvae can be reared on many Fabaceae as Wisteria, Trifolium or Arachis.Morpho helenor and other butterfly pupae from Costa Rica will be available soon.#morpho #butterfly #costarica #pupa #timetobreed #butterfliesofInstagram #insectos #blue #metamorphosis #animalphotography #nymphalidae #shape

Attacus atlas atlas, huge female specimen from Ind

Attacus atlas atlas, huge female specimen from Indonesia.
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Papilio machaon, larva with everted osmeterium.T

Papilio machaon, larva with everted osmeterium.The osmeterium is a defensive organ situated in the prothoracic segment of the larval body. All members of the Papilionidae family present this peculiar structure. The osmeterium is normally inverted and not visible, when the larvae feels threatened, the organ is everted and emits a disagreeable odor that can repel predators.#papiliomachaon #papilio #machaon #defense #predator #butterflies #insectsphotography #osmeterium #morphology #larva

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