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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

THIS WEEK: Spring Entomology Sale @ The Bridgeport Art Center, April 9-12 from 11am-4pm! 🔥🪲🦋 Get THOUSANDS of ethically-sourced insect specimens and vintage collections at 40+% off retail price! Open to the public; drop in and say hi! 👋 #nature #sale #taxidermy #oddities #odditiesandcuriosities

Spring Cleaning Entomology Sale
April 9-12 | Wednesday-Saturday
Bridgeport Art Center
1200 W 35th St, Floor 4R, Chicago, IL 60609

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

These amazing Giant Water Bugs use their sharp rostrum to feed on all sorts of aquatic life, including fish, frogs, and snakes.💥 Though humans aren't on their menu, their defensive bite is among the most painful in the world! #entomology #taxidermy #oddities #curiosities #nature

Two Giant Water Bug specimens, Lethocerus ssp., displayed against a white foam backdrop with their legs and wings outstretched symmetrically. These are two different species from around the world, with one specimen twice as big as the other.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

A small array of cicadas endemic to Asia! Did you know each species has its own unique song? 🎶 #entomology #insects #taxidermy #oddities #curiosities #odditiesandcuriosities #natureart

Five colorful cicada specimens displayed on a white foam backdrop, all with their wings spread out symmetrically. The cicadas range in size and pattern, showing how diverse the cicada superfamily is even within the same continent.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

With such incredible iridescent patches on its wings, Papilio karna looks stunning as ever 💎✨ #lepidoptera #insects #entomology #taxidermy #odditiesandcuriosities #oddities #curiosities #natureart

A Peacock Swallowtail specimen, Papilio karna, photographed from the top, its wings symmetrically outstretched in a flat position.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Come visit us this Friday, March 20th, during Open Studios at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago! 🦋🦋🦋 #insects #entomology #taxidermy #oddities #curiosities #bugs #chicagoevents

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

These fiery Red-Splashed Sulphurs are found ONLY in Cuba, and are rarely on the market due to their protected status. What a privilege to spread this quartet 🔥 #entomology #insects #oddities #curiosities #taxidermy

Four Red-Splashed Sulphur butterfly specimens (Phoebis avellaneda) spread flat with their wings outstretched symmetrically.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

It's official: we're hosting a Spring Cleaning Entomology Sale on April 9-12, 10am-5pm! 🦋🪲🐛🐞🪰🕷 We are downsizing our inventory and have THOUSANDS of specimens available for low prices. Swing by our office at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago, IL to build your own collection ✨ #taxidermy

A collection of many earth-toned beetle specimens pinned onto white foam. All are spread with their legs and antennae symmetrical, an entomological pin through one side of their elytra.

A pile of papered butterfly and moth specimens, all ranging in size and color. Some packages are semi-transparent, showing a glimpse of the folded butterfly inside.

A pile of colorful weevil specimens, individually packaged against cardboard strips and secured with cellophane.

A close-up shot of dried, unmounted butterfly specimens of different species, shapes, and colors.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Taking a quick look at some of the LARGEST butterflies on Earth 🦋 One of several Birdwing drawers here at our office! #insects #entomology #taxidermy #oddities #curiosities #collection

A wooden display cabinet with a drawer labeled "Ornithoptera" partially pulled out, showing a variety of spread Birdwing butterfly specimens.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Measuring just under 6 inches, the wingspan of this katydid from Papua New Guinea is among the largest in our collection!! 🏆 #insects #entomology #taxidermy #oddities #curiosities

A top-down view of a medium-sized helmeted katydid (Siliquofera sp.) posed with its wings and legs outstretched, pinned to a white foam background.. Its forewings are remarkably leaf-like, with yellow-green veins and spots mimicking those in a leaf. Other insect species can be seen in the periphery of the photo.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Celebrate spring with 10% OFF ALL products on our website! 🌸🦋🍀 Explore hundreds of dried insect specimens, spreading & mounting services, rare collector's items, entomology supplies, and more at our website: thebutterflycompany.com !

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The Butterfly Company: Preserved Dried Butterflies & Insects

The Butterfly Company is a sustainable supplier of preserved dried butterflies and insects for sale for collectors, artists, educators, everyone.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Cattleheart butterflies have the prettiest complementary color combo 💚❤️🖤 #insects #entomology #taxidermy #oddities #curiosities

A dried Cattleheart butterfly (Parides childrenae) specimen spread symmetrically, its triangular wings outstretched to show its topside. Its wings are pure black, save for the striking green and red iridescent color patches on its fore and hind wings respectively. Leaves of a yellow-green Pothos are in the backdrop.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

New shipment of lovely Birdwing butterflies from the Philippines 💚💛 Trogonoptera trojana and Troides plateni, male AND female, are now available online! #insects #entomology #taxidermy #oddities #curiosities

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Whether you're looking at their topside or verso, Numberwing butterflies are just spectacular! 🦋 #bugsky #entomology #taxidermy #oddities #curiosities

A symmetrical assortment of warm-toned Numberwing butterflies in a matted square frame. While half of the butterflies are facing up, the other half is placed so their underside is visible, showcasing a variety of colors and patterns.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Itsy-bitsy Giraffe Weevils... all the way from Madagascar 🦒 Aptly named for their very looooong neck! #entomology #taxidermy #insects #weevils #oddities #curiosities

A cluster of Giraffe Weevils (Trachelophorus giraffa) lined side-by-side against cotton. These tiny beetles have a black head, thorax, and legs, while its elytra are deep red. Its neck is incredibly long, comprising most of its body length. Both males and females are shown, with males having double the neck length of females.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Are you a Chicago local and bug enthusiast looking for a fun Friday night? Visit us during Open Studios tomorrow at the Bridgeport Art Center, from 7pm-10pm!! Our office space has thousands of butterfly and insect treasures ready to be discovered ✨ #taxidermy #entomology #artgallery #curiosities

A closeup of a large resin keychain with a beetle, flower, and leaves preserved inside. The beetle is gold with black elytra markings, while the flower it rests on is a soft yellow. Other similar keychains hang behind it.

A green foam board tightly packed with Blue Morphos (Morpho menelaus). The photo is at an angle, showcasing the iridescent blue spectrum of the butterflies' wings.

A shelf in a glass cabinet with an assortment of insect curiosities: mounted specimens, glass vials with butterfly wings, and metal casts of underground ant tunnels.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Eight hours of intense spreading later... over 400 Morpho menelaus ready to ship! 🦋🎉 #insects #entomology #lepidoptera #oddities #curiosities

An overhead shot of a table showcases hundreds of dried Sky Blue Morpho specimens, Morpho menelaus, tightly packed on four large foam squares. Every butterfly is posed in the same way: wings spread flat to reveal its iridescent blue topside.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

It's hard to capture just how exquisite Morpho sulkowskii's iridescence is ✨ Truly one of the many marvels of nature. #butterflies #entomology #insects #invertebrates #oddities #curiosities

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

One of the BIG, beautiful clouds in our office! Made by Joseph Rudy using real preserved butterflies and moths, all ethically sourced 🦋✨ #entomology #taxidermy #oddities #curiosities #art

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Sometimes we receive butterflies and moths that are in such poor shape, we can't offer them as complete specimens. Instead, their wings become a part of one of our Wing Kits! Artists can repurpose them for all sorts of Lepidoptera-themed jewelry, compositions, and more 🦋 #entomology #oddities #art

Two plastic cases full of assorted colorful butterfly and moth wings, labeled "40 Assorted Tropical Wings for Art Projects). Imperfect butterfly specimens, with broken bodies and wings, are placed around the cases to indicate the kinds of specimens the wings are sourced from.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

We're currently offering pre-spread Blue-Banded Morphos, M. helenor peleides, at a discount! These specimens have minor imperfections, but have lots of potential to be a special part of your collection or artwork ✨ #entomology #butterflies #taxidermy #oddities #curiosities

Two Blue-Banded Morpho butterfly specimens on a wooden spreading board. Paper strips are pinned over their wings to hold them in an open position. A pair of forceps are beside the spreading board.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Why use a ruler when you have a Stick Bug?? 📏🦗 Just the body of this Malayan Walking Stick is nearly a foot long! #entomology #insects #invertebrates #oddities

A Giant Malayan Walking Stick, Phobaeticus serratipes, spread symmetrically on a white foam backdrop. A silver ruler placed beside it indicates the main body of the insect is around 11 inches long, while the added legspan significantly succeeds the ruler.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Always fascinating to see pattern variation within the same species 🔍 These Rice Paper butterflies (Idea leuconoe) are gorgeous!! #entomology #taxidermy #oddities #curio

Three Rice Paper butterfly specimens spread flat on a foam spreading board. Paper strips are pinned down on each wing to hold its flat position. Their wings are semi-translucent with intricate black patterns throughout. Each butterfly's pattern varies slightly, some appearing darker than others.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Arrivals from Thailand! 🎉 These species are completely new to us, and we're excited to offer them on our website soon! #insects #entomology #bugcollection

A colorful collection of preserved insect specimens, including lanternflies, treehoppers, jewel beetles, and a leaf insect.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Lots of pretty greens, blues, and purples! 💚💙💜 #insects #taxidermy

A group of iridescent cool-colored butterflies of all different sizes.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Welcome to The Butterfly Company! 🦋 We are a leading supplier of butterflies & insects from all over the world. From ethically-sourced specimens to starter supplies, we provide entomology services to artists, educators, hobbyists, and more! Visit our online shop at thebutterflycompany.com !

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The Butterfly Company: Preserved Dried Butterflies & Insects

The Butterfly Company is a sustainable supplier of preserved dried butterflies and insects for sale for collectors, artists, educators, everyone.

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The Butterfly Company @thebutterflyco.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Spreading our wings on Bluesky for the first time! 🦋 👋 Hello to the fellow collectors, artists, and scientists who are just as passionate about bugs as we are!

A photo of six wooden scientific cases full of colorful butterflies and moths.

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