Insects SHOP

Curiosities / Strange Insects and more

Earwigs and other strange insects for display offer a close look at preserved bugs. Find earwigs and other curiosities for your insect collection in the classroom, office, or museum. Additionally, there are other species outside of preserved bugs that we offer for sale, such as preserved lizards. 

image	item #	name	origin	sex	quality	size mm	price
	LIZ-001	Common Flying Dragon AKA: Flying Dragon Lizard	Java, Indonesia	M	A1	205-220mm	$14.95
	LIZ-002	Kuhl's Flying Gecko AKA: Gliding Gecko	Java, Indonesia	M	A1	145-160mm	$12.95

Odonata / Dragonflies & Damselflies

image	item #	name	origin	sex	quality	size mm	price
	Dfy200	Neurobasis chinensis AKA: Oriental Jade Damselfly	Perak, Malaysia	M	A1/Np		$11.95
	Dfy775	Vestalis melania AKA: The Blue Dazzler	Indonesia	M	A1	TBD	$11.95

Orthoptera / Grasshoppers & Katydids

Grasshoppers are fascinating creatures, these bug specimens make great conversation points in collections and we have whoppers! I mean real whoppers bigger than your hand and their colors will amaze you. We suggest you start with the brightest red wing hopper from Madagascar (Ghp290) and when you want to splurge try our favorite purple winged beauty from Peru (Ghp295). Males and female grasshoppers look alike but females are always larger. Need some helpful tips how to spread those wings? Watch how we do it:  How to re-hydrate a grasshopper?   How to spread a grasshopper

image	item #	name	origin	sex	quality	size mm	price
	Ghp290	Phymateus saxosus AKA: Red Winged Hopper	Baparasy, Madagascar	M	A1/NP	65	$5.95
	Ghp295	Titanacris albipes AKA: Purple Hopper	Cayenne, French Guiana	M	A1	100+	$15.95
	Ghp295F	Titanacris albipes F AKA: Purple Winged Hopper	Cayenne, French Guiana	F	A1	150+	$19.95
	Ktd-15F	Sasima sp. AKA: Sasima Hercules Katydid FEMALE	Thailand	M	A1	TBD	$36.95
	Ktd-15	Sasima sp AKA: Sasima sp.	Thailand	M	A1	TBD	$34.95
	Ktd-16	Siliquofera sp. AKA: Helmeted Siliquofera	Papua New Guinea	M	A1/NP	TBD	$16.95
	Ktd-16F	Siliquofera sp. FEMALE AKA: Helmeted Siliquofera Katydid FEMALE	Papua New Guinea	M	A1	TBD	$18.95
	Ktd-17	Sanaa regalis AKA: Regalis	Thailand	M	A1	TBD	$9.95

Hymenoptera / Bees, Wasps & Ants

Bees, wasps, and ants are perfect for the traditional insect collection. Choose from our expert collection featuring dried bullet ants, giant soldier ants, winged ants and more.

image	item #	name	origin	sex	quality	size mm	price
	Hym300	Apis mellifera AKA: Honey Bee Honey Bee	USA		Good	1.5mm	$2.95
	Hym300D	Apis mellifera AKA: Drone Honey Bee	USA	M	Good	15mm	$5.95
	CRCH-SC9	Campsomeris ephippium AKA: Scoliid Wasp	US to South America	F	A1	55-65mm	$31.95
	Hym475	Tarantula Hawk Wasp AKA: Tarantula Hawk	Peru	M	A1	60+	$15.95
	Hym605	Giant Soldier Ant AKA: Giant Forest Ant	Perak, Malaysia	M	A1	30	$4.95
	Hym630	Xylocopa caerulea AKA: Blue Carpenter Bee	Malaysia	M	A1	45-55mm	$18.95

Phasmatidae / Walking Sticks

Dried walking stick insects make an interesting addition to an insect collection or educational insect display. Use walking stick insects to explore the wonder of the natural world, or place on display with the rest of your insect collection.

image	item #	name	origin	sex	quality	size mm	price
	Wsk642F	Eurycantha ssp FEMALE AKA: Thorny Walking Stick	Watut Bulolo, Morobe Prov., PNG	F	A1/NP	120-130mm	$28.95
	Wsk644F	Euryncema versirubra ssp AKA: Walking Stick	Timor Island	F	A1	160+	$17.95
	Wsk644FY	Euryncema versirubra ssp. Yellow Form AKA: Yellow Walking Stick	East Java	F	A1/NP	190mm+	$38.95
	Wsk754F	Heteropteryx dilittata F AKA: Thorny Devil	Perak, Malaysia	F	A1/NP	140+	$14.95
	Wsk825F	Phasma gigas F AKA: Gigas Walking Stick FEMALE	Morobe Prov. PNG	F	A1	230-240mm, wingspan 200-210mm	$28.95
	Wsk877F	Tagesoidea nigrofasciata F AKA: Fancy Pants	Perak, Malaysia	F	A1/Np	130	$32.95

Mantidae / Praying Mantids

Preserved praying mantids are spread for a fascinating view of this bug's otherwise hidden features. Preserved bugs like these mantids come in exciting insect designs and frames perfect for hanging, gifting, or displaying anywhere.

image	item #	name	origin	sex	quality	size mm	price
	Man050F	Creoboter gemmatus F (Spread in package) AKA: Gemmatus Mantid	Indonesia	F	A1	30+	$16.95
	Man140	Rhombodera basalis AKA: Malaysian Shield Mantis	Malaysia	M	A1	75-80mm	$21.95
	Man150F	Theoprobus elegans F AKA: Banded Flower Mantis	Perak, Malaysia	F	A1	55	$14.95

Fulgoridae / Lanternflies

Dried lanternflies are spread using expert techniques for the best possible preservation. With over thirty years of experience in insect and butterfly preservation, we guarantee top quality specimens, services, and customer support.

image	item #	name	origin	sex	quality	size mm	price
	Ful150	Cerogenes auricoma AKA: Leaf Hopper	Central America	M	A1	50-70mm	$27.95
	Ful200	Fulgora lanternaria AKA: The Peanut Head Lantern fly	Iquitos, Peru	M	A1	100	$14.95
	Ful525	Penthicodes farinosa AKA: Lanternfly	Kalimantan, Indonesia	M	A-	50	$7.95
	Ful600	Fulgora candelaria AKA: Candelaria	Phrae, Thailand	M	A1	70+	$8.95
	Ful640	Pyrops hamdjahi AKA: Red Lantern Fly	Peleng Island, Indonesia	M	A1/Np	60	$7.95
	Ful520	Penthicodes atomaria AKA: Automaria Lanternfly	Malaysia	M	A1	50	$6.95
	Ful700	Zanna terminalis ssp. AKA: Zanna Long-Nosed Lanternfly	Southeast Asia		A1	TBD	$5.95
	Ful630	Pyrops gunjii AKA: Gunjii Lantern Fly	Philippines	M	A1	TBD	$12.95

Phyllidae / Walking Leaf Insects

image	item #	name	origin	sex	quality	size mm	price
	Phy100F	Phyllium celebicum F AKA: Walking Leaf	Thailand	F	A1	75	$21.95
	Phy130F	Phyllium giganteum F AKA: Queen Walking Leaf	Perak, Malaysia	F	A1	100	$37.95

Homoptera / Cicadas

image	item #	name	origin	sex	quality	size mm	price
	Cda124	Ayuthia spectabilis (spread in package) AKA: The Ghost Cicada	Chiang Mai, Thailand	M	A1	110	$28.95
	Cda110	Magicicada cassinii AKA: Dwarf Periodical Cicada	Georgetown, IL	Mixed	A1/NP	60mm	$6.95
	Cda156	Angamiana floridula AKA: Floridula	Wiang Papao, Thailand	M	A1	130	$12.95
	Cda468	Ganaea festiva AKA: Festive Cicada	Wiang Papao, Thailand	M	A1	65+	$7.95
	Cda470	Ganaea laosensis AKA: Laosensis Cicada	Thailand	M	A1	70mm+	$7.95
	Cda712	Pomponia intermedia AKA: Emperor Cicada	Thailand	M	A1	160	$14.95
	Cda845	Tosena melanoptera AKA: Black-Winged Cicada	Thailand	M	A1	80	$7.95
	Cda875	Tosena splendida AKA: Splendida	Thailand	M	A1	120	$12.95
	Cda900	Trengganua sybylla Spread AKA: Fancy Green Cicada	Perak, Malaysia	M	A1	85+	$7.95
	Cda840	Toseana fasciata AKA: Fasciata Cicada	Indonesia	M	A1	TBD	$11.95

Hemiptera / True Bugs

image	item #	name	origin	sex	quality	size mm	price
	Sbg535	Catacanthus incarnatus malensis AKA: Man Face Stink Bug	Perak, Malaysia	M	A1	25	$6.95
	Sbg600	Oncomeris flavicornis AKA: Shield Stink Bug	Morobe Province, P.N.G	M	A1/NP	30mm	$7.95
	Sbg580	Oncomeris dilatus AKA: Striped Shield Stink Bug	Morobe Province, P.N.G	M	A1/NP	28mm	$6.95

Spiders and Scary Things

image	item #	name	origin	sex	quality	size mm	price
	Ara368	Nephila ssp AKA: Orb Weaver Spider	Thailand	M	A1/Np	40-50mm (abdomen) Legs are over 6in wide	$11.95
	Ara750	Pamphobeteus antinous AKA: Bolivian Violet Bird-eating Tarantula	Iquitos, Peru	M	A1/NP	140mm	$44.95
	Ara800	Heterophrynus elaphus AKA: Whip Scorpion	Madre De Dios, Peru	M	NP/A-	130	$9.95
	Ara800 Xlg	Heterophrynus elaphus AKA: XLG Monster Sized Whip Scorpion	Madre De Dios, Peru	M	A1	6 inches+	$16.95
	SCO400	Heterometrus spinifer AKA: Malaysia Forest Scorpion	Perak, Malaysia	M	A1	110-120mm	$9.95
	SCO400xlg	Heterometrus spinifer MONSTER SIZE! AKA: Malaysia Forest Scorpion Monster	Perak, Malaysia	M	A1	120mm+	$16.95

Pre-Owned Insects

image	item #	name	origin	sex	quality	size mm	price
	CRCH-SC9	Campsomeris ephippium AKA: Scoliid Wasp	US to South America	F	A1	55-65mm	$31.95
	Hym475	Tarantula Hawk Wasp AKA: Tarantula Hawk	Peru	M	A1	60+	$15.95