Hey everyone, apologies for not introducing myself here - I only just realised this existed :)

My name is Artem, I'm based in Melbourne, Australia. I run a business selling framed and dry specimens amongst some other related items (resin specimens, equipment etc).

On the collecting/personal side ...

wollastoni wrote: Sun Jan 19, 2025 4:49 pm And I send you by Private Message the email of Evelyn Maravi from Amazonian Insects. It may help you get an answer from them.

Thank you again, hopefully I can get through

wollastoni wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2025 8:58 am For Colombia, contact Fredy Montero (on facebook).

Thank you very much!

Hey team, I'm really keen to get to Peru and possibly Colombia this year. I've tried getting in touch about a trip with Amazon Insects in Peru with no response so far.

Does anyone have a recommendation of some companies who organise trips in either country? I'm also keen to meet with some dealers ...

I used to show/ sell at the LA and Pomona insect fairs. Collectors preferred set, individual specimens and brought their own Schmidt boxes. Joe Average, mostly children, bought whatever was cheap and showy, and would often drop another ten buck for a cardboard box.

There was a local guy that used ...

An exposed prepared sample is always better. But it depends on the seller's capabilities. Most just don't have the opportunity (space) to have prepared samples of everything. Some only sell packaged material (a disadvantage, but a necessity).


Space and time are definitely the most significant ...

Hey everyone, I'm pretty new to the entomology world and have a question about what is customary when it comes to displaying specimens for sale at expos/shows etc.

For butterflies and moths I think it's fairly straightforward - I'm relaxing specimens that are more interesting so people can view ...

Ok awesome! I will re-adjust my expectations for it then

Is it worth bringing rare specimens to trade with other collectors or is this not something that is done?

Hi Everyone, my name is Artem and I'm based in Melbourne.

I run a small side-business selling framed specimens and papered stock in New Zealand and Australia. I'm fairly new to this hobby and keen to learn as much as I can.

I'm hoping to visit the Juvisy fair this September and meet some of you ...

Sorry to drag up a slightly old topic, but can anyone tell me if the Juvisy fair will have any wholesale suppliers?

I'm considering making the trip from Australia and wondering if it's more of a fair for private collectors or if there will be an opportunity to meet suppliers at a wholesale level as ...