Fresh Sheet – November 21, 2015

With the arrival of Anartia pupae this week, Life Sciences will resume another round of longevity studies. Look for marked Anartia amathea (Scarlet Peacock) in our Tropical Butterfly House over the course of the next few weeks and beyond.


Neotropical Insects NV
Suriname

40 - Battus polydamas (Polydamus Swallowtail)
50 - Heliconius melpomene (Postman)
40 - Anartia amathea (Scarlet Peacock)
10 - Archeoprepona demophoon (Hubner’s Prepona)
50 - Biblis hyperia (Red Rim)
45 - Caligo memnon (Owl Butterfly)
25 - Eryphanis polyxena (Purple Mort Bleu Owl)
10 - Tithorea harmonia (Harmonia Tigerwing)

Total = 270

Bioproductores de El Salvador

30 - Battus belus (Belus Swallowtail)
30 - Heliconius hecale (Tiger Longwing)
12 - Heliconius ismenius (Ismenius Longwing)
20 - Lycorea cleobaea (Large Tiger)
05 - Morpho peleides (Blue Morpho)
25 - Morpho polyphemus (White Morpho)
20 - Myscelia ethusa (Royal Blue Butterfly)
10 - Papilio garamas (Magnificent Swallowtail)
12 - Papilio torquatus (Band-gapped Swallowtail)
06 - Prepona omphale (Blue Belly-Button)
25 - Tithorea harmonia (Harmonia Tigerwing)

Total = 207

Grand Total = 477

“Fresh Sheet” is our weekly shipment report of pupae on display in the emerging window. Visit Pacific Science Center’s Tropical Butterfly House and meet our newest residents.


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Fresh Sheet – November 14, 2015

They’re back, they’re beautiful, they’re birdwings from Malaysia, Troides helena! Everyone’s favorite, large and lovely Lepidoptera will soon be flying in our Tropical Butterfly House. Come see them and all their colorful companions.


Penang Butterfly Farm, Malaysia

07 - Attacus atlas (Atlas Moth)
70 - Cethosia cyane (Leopard Lacewing)
30 - Cethosia hypsea (Malay Lacewing)
20 - Hypolimnas bolina (Blue moon)
60 - Idea leuconoe (Paper Kite)
40 - Papilio memnon (Great Memnon)
60 - Parthenos sylvia (The Clipper)
23 - Tirumala septentrionis (Dark Blue Tiger)
30 - Troides helena (Yellow Birdwing)
60 - Vindula dejone (The Cruiser)

Total = 400

“Fresh Sheet” is our weekly shipment report of pupae on display in the emerging window. Visit Pacific Science Center’s Tropical Butterfly House and meet our newest residents.


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Fresh Sheet – November 7, 2015

Come hang out with us as we celebrate the ninth annual Life Sciences Research Weekend – November 6-8. There will be lots of demos, exhibits, and opportunities to talk to local scientists. And remember to visit our Tropical Butterfly House where the latest shipment of butterflies from El Salvador will be flying.



Bioproductores de El Salvador

10 - Anaea nobilis (Noble Leafwing)
25 - Battus belus (Belus Swallowtail)
12 - Caligo memnon (Owl Butterfly)
20 - Catonephele numilia (Numilia)
25 - Eurytides thymbraeus(White-crested Swallowtail)
20 - Heliconius hecale (Tiger Longwing)
25 - Heliconius ismenius (Ismenius Longwing)
20 - Lycorea cleobaea (Large Tiger)
12 - Morpho peleides (Blue Morpho)
30 - Morpho polyphemus (White Morpho)
25 - Myscelia ethusa (Royal Blue Butterfly)
10 - Papilio androgeus (Queen Page)
25 - Papilio erostratus (Dusky Swallowtail)
10 - Papilio garamas (Magnificent Swallowtail)
25 - Papilio torquatus (Band-gapped Swallowtail)
20 - Prepona omphale (Blue Belly-Button)
25 - Tithorea harmonia (Harmonia Tigerwing)

Total = 339

“Fresh Sheet” is our weekly shipment report of pupae on display in the emerging window. Visit Pacific Science Center’s Tropical Butterfly House and meet our newest residents.


Read more!