Large Tortoiseshell PUPAE (Nymphalis polychloros) Batch:2 Pupae it is potentially vulnerable to

it is potentially vulnerable to habitat loss and environmental changes

and have sourced further stock from Laos/Vietnam which is expected in November

continuing the cycle

commonly known as the Regal moth or Royal Walnut moth

The caterpillars are colourful in all stages

Large Tortoiseshell PUPAE (Nymphalis polychloros) Batch:2 Pupae it is potentially vulnerable toThe Large Tortoiseshell, Nymphalis polychloros, is one of the rarest butterflies native to the UK this species was extinct here by the 1950's with only occasional sightings of migrant butterflies from mainland Europe. Fortunately, in the last couple of years the Large Tortoiseshell has been recorded breeding in England again, albeit in tiny numbers. We have obtained breeding stock from France, with pupae available in May and larvae from next spring.