About Us

 

For many people the first experience of Insects is in childhood. That experience and what you are told by adults can shape the way you think about these fascinating creations. Maybe it was a worm, spider, caterpillar, butterfly or some other creature you found in the Garden that you promptly picked up and carried in the house to show Mum or Dad! Maybe you kept your find in a jam jar for a few days before letting it go? This curiosity for touching and interaction with insects was the normative in past generations. Sadly as children grow, opinions are formed and worldviews codified and insects are not given much of a second look. You may marvel at them on television or in text books, but nothing can replace hands on interaction, just as you might have experienced as a child! For myself I was lucky enough to be helped along in my knowledge by a local entomologist with whom I spent several happy years rearing and breeding various lepidoptera, purchased through dealers listed in the exchange and mart. The World of Butterflies & Moths offers you the chance to engage again with these marvelous creatures.

Disappointingly the art of entomology has been vilified over the years as macabre or even unethical (see FAQ). However thousands of entomologists worldwide enjoy breeding, rearing and collecting insects. The result is a wealth of knowledge hitherto unknown by any other means. Skilled individuals tirelessly breed and release captive bred stock shoring up wild stocks. In third world countries insect rearing and sustainable harvesting is helping support local communities thus forestalling negative agricultural practices such as deforestation.

The World of Butterflies and Moths offers a unique opportunity to share in and enjoy the world of insects with peace of of mind. Why not start your collection today?

AIMS OF WOBAM.

1. To widen the scope of Public awareness and encourage Study of Moths, Butterflies and Entomology via hands on practical interaction.
2. To encourage the young to take an interest in the world around them, especially insects.
3. To undertake and support captive Breeding programmes and reintroduction efforts.
4. To offer quality captive bred and sustainably harvested dried (papered) and set (pinned) specimens, equipment, books and support for the active field Lepidopterist and insect photographer.
5. To help third world economies financially via over-sea breeding Farm’s.
6. To encourage conservation of the environment by means of “Butterfly & Moth” minded Gardening, planting and management.
7. To observe, marvel and enjoy through hands on interaction practical entomology.
8. To address misconceptions concerning captive breeding and reference collecting of insects.

9. To train a new generation of practical entomologists via workshops.

Habitat loss and modern agriculture has played a significant role in the destruction of insect species, especially in industrialised lands. Each of us can play an active role in helping Moths and Butterflies, whether that is by planting a “Butterfly Bush” or helping locally at Nature reserves. Butterflies and Moths can be restored to their former glory in the UK and throughout the world if we work together. All facets of entomology when working together can achieve this. Observation and interaction should be a right of all and we hope that you will support this belief.

Our Cliental
Over the years we have supplied livestock and specimens to the BBC for use in their Natural History documentaries and various drama’s including Dr Who and Holby City. We have provided specimens to leading Museums and Universities including the Natural History Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, Cambridge University etc. We hope our cliental base reassures you of our commitment to our ethics.

WOBAM is run by Jason & Jenny Wright. Jason has been breeding Lepidoptera since childhood and has built up a wealth of practical knowledge and experience. Outside support comes from Volunteers and fellow breeders.

Jason is also an ordained Christian minister with a Bachelor and Masters degree in Theology. He is a visiting university lecturer and teaches widely on theology supporting scientific evidence for Intelligent Design. – Discovery Institute  – In this regard Jason concurs with the statement of eminent entomologist Bernard d’Abrera who in his book “Concise Atlas of the Butterflies of the World” describes evolution as “viscid, asphyxiating baggage” that requires “blind religious faith” to believe. For a working example of the impossibility of evolution see the DVD “Metamorphosis” – for critical analysis see “Explore Evolution“

PLEASE NOTE, We are NOT open to the public and cannot accept visits. CONTACT US HERE