About
Scaled Wings is an online store and pop-up market stall based in Christchurch, New Zealand. We offer a wide variety of carefully pinned moth, butterfly, beetle, insect and arachnid specimens sustainably sourced from all over the world. Established in April, 2024 by self-taught lepidoptera hobbyist, Luma.
"I've always been fascinated by the insect displays in museums, most notably the Animal Attic at Tūhura Otago Museum. I wanted to bring such beautiful creatures into my own home but I soon realised it was an expensive hobby to have. I started to sell what I created so I could keep on creating and bring the joy of my passion and the beauty of lepidoptera to others."
- Luma
FAQs
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Are they real?
Yes.
Will the specimens last forever?
Yes! Just keep them away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Direct sunlight will fade a specimens pigment. Moisture from bathrooms or damp basements will relax the specimens muscles and veins, causing the specimen to warp.
Are they able to be taken/sent overseas?
We currently only offer international postage to Australia. It's best to check with the biosecurity laws of your destination country if you'd like to post/take one of our products elsewhere.
Do you do custom orders?
Possibly! Contact me on Instagram or via our email and I will see what I can do.
scaledwingsnz@gmail.com
What does ventral/dorsal mean?
In relation to lepidoptera, 'ventral' refers to the underside of the body/wings while 'dorsal' refers to the top side