Welcome to our Blog

Insect Designs has been on the Internet since 2003. We are currently the largest supplier of quality insect specimens in Australia, and we ship worldwide. This blog features the latest news from our store as well as the occasional interesting news we have uncovered about the wonderful world of bugs.
If you would like to view the range of insect specimens we have available, please visit our store.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Fresh Specimens from the Philippines

Hello Everyone
Insect Designs has just been updated with some fresh specimens from the Philippines, including Libythea geoffroy bardas and Appias albina semperi females (yellow form). The Libythea are particularly hard to get and have been out of stock for quite some time.


Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Insect Pins Now Available

Hello Everyone
The new tools section at Insect Designs has just been updated with some nice insect pins and label pins. The insect pins are available in stainless steel and black enamel and come in various thicknesses from 0.35mm to 0.50mm. They are a standard 38mm in length. The label pins are chromium plated and 10mm in length.


Saturday, August 7, 2010

New Specimens from Colombia and RCA

Hello again everyone
The butterfly section at Insect Designs has just been updated with some lovely items from RCA and Colombia, including a few new specimens, some of which are pictured below.

Insect Designs Updated Today

Hello Everyone
Insect Designs has just been updated with some stunning Dynastes hercules lichyi beetles from Colombia and some fresh Cetoniidae beetles from Tanzania. The length of the horns on the lichyi are truly amazing and make these a must for any collection.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Fresh Heliconidae, Lycaenidae and Riodinidae

Hello Everyone
The Heliconidae, Lycaenidae and Riodinidae singles pages at Insect Designs have just been updated with some interesting specimens. There is only one of each species available and the photos on the web site are of the actual specimens you are purchasing.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

New Mormolyce Species from Malaysia

Hello Everyone
Insect Designs has just received a few more species of Mormolyce from Malaysia, otherwise known as violin beetles due to their unusual shape. The ones we have available are of good size and really good quality.


Wednesday, July 28, 2010

New Specimens from Malaysia

Hello Everyone
Insect Designs has just received some nice specimens from Malaysia, including cicadas, stick insects and leaf insects. You will find all of these in our new 'Other Bugs' section.