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Frequently Asked Questions
More FAQsWhere did you get them?
Many of our available species are raised in butterfly aviaries all over the world. In these operations, females are brought in from the wild to lay their eggs inside a large enclosed habitat. This way she and all of her offspring are protected from disease, parasites, and predators. One female butterfly can lay thousands of eggs, but in the wild only a handful will survive into adulthood because of all of these obstacles. In captivity virtually 100% will survive. Once the butterflies reach adulthood many are released back into the wild to help increase the indigenous populations. The rest are kept in the butterfly house for the rest of their lives, which is only a week or so in most cases, after they hatch from their chrysalis. Museums, universities, and businesses like ours will purchase the deceased specimens to preserve and keep in a collection for the public, to study things like DNA/evolution of a species/mutations/disease, or to make artwork. Butterfly rearing has been a crucial intervention of deforestation in many threatened forested areas, as it has offered a financial incentive to locals that allow them to support themselves and their families by positively contributing to the protection of their natural flora and fauna, which in turn saves the native species of insects and plants from becoming endangered or extinct.
CLICK HERE for more information about butterfly aviaries.
What are your shipping rates and policies?
We ship anywhere within the United States and its territories, as well as military and diplomatic addresses. Once all desired products are added to your cart, shipping will automatically be calculated based on the total weight of the package to your zip code. If your order totals over $100 you become eligible for free standard shipping!
We only ship within the United States and do not currently offer exports to any other country.
For UPS Next Day Air shipping, orders must be placed by 10:30am MST in order to ship out same-day
For all other shipping inquiries or if you need to have the chosen shipping service on an order adjusted, please email us at support@bicbugs.com or call us at (520)389-7350
Do you offer wholesale discounts?
Bulk orders have a sliding discount that is determined by your order total and is calculated as you build your cart. There is no account required to take advantage of these discounts as we have an open door wholesale policy!
| Order Value | Discount |
|---|---|
| $100 – $149 | Free shipping |
| $150 – $499 | 10% + Free shipping |
| $500 – $2499 | 20% + Free shipping |
| $2500+ | 25% + Free shipping |
*Special Deal items excluded from order value total
We also offer mixed lots and mystery boxes at a discounted price. Click HERE to view products
How do I reposition the specimens without breaking them?
CLICK HERE to view our video on how to rehydrate butterflies and moths.
CLICK HERE to view more videos on how to spread the wings
What is the difference between the unmounted, mounted, and framed options?
Unmounted butterfly/moth: specimen will come with the wings closed, packaged in a paper envelope, no frame.
Mounted butterfly/moth: specimen will come with the wings spread, pinned in a box with styrofoam, no frame.
Framed: specimen will come in a frame with a glass front and hanger for the back so it can be displayed on your wall.
Pinned beetle/bug: specimen will come pinned into a box with styrofoam, no frame.
Packaged beetle/bug: specimen will come packaged, unmounted with the wings closed and legs tucked under the body, no frame.
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