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Releasing live butterflies creates memories to last a lifetime. Make your next event unforgettable!
| Contact us: (434) 823-3666 socialbutterflie@embarqmail.com Charlottesville, Virginia |
Types of Butterflies Available
Monarchs
Imagine the beauty of a cloud of butterflies, released at your
special occasion! Monarchs are carefully hand-raised to insure
the highest quality and shipped to you just in time for your
release. Monarchs are elegant and very social; their graceful
flight will allow your guests to personally interact with them
before their release! $96/dozen
Imagine the beauty of a cloud of butterflies, released at your
special occasion! Monarchs are carefully hand-raised to insure
the highest quality and shipped to you just in time for your
release. Monarchs are elegant and very social; their graceful
flight will allow your guests to personally interact with them
before their release! $96/dozen
Painted Ladies
Smaller than Monarchs, and the most widespread of
butterflies, Painted Ladies derive their name from the
pink spots on the underside of the wings. These
beauties are also called Vanessas or Thistle
Butterflies. Painted ladies can be shipped to most
states. $75/dozen
Smaller than Monarchs, and the most widespread of
butterflies, Painted Ladies derive their name from the
pink spots on the underside of the wings. These
beauties are also called Vanessas or Thistle
Butterflies. Painted ladies can be shipped to most
states. $75/dozen
| Specialty Butterfly Mixed Species (packages can include these butterflies as well as Monarchs and Painted Ladies) The mixture depends on what is available at the time. Depending on the state where you plan to release your butterflies, these may be available: $100/dozen |
Eastern Black Swallowtails
Intricate patterns of yellow and orange spots are vivid on the
black background of its wings. Appearing earlier in the spring,
the average wingspan of the Eastern Black Swallowtail is
approx. 3 inches across.
Intricate patterns of yellow and orange spots are vivid on the
black background of its wings. Appearing earlier in the spring,
the average wingspan of the Eastern Black Swallowtail is
approx. 3 inches across.
Giant Swallowtails
This is the largest of all swallowtails. Its range is from the Gulf Coast
through the Midwest and into Canada. This striking butterfly is
considered a pest in some southern states and is nicknamed the
"Orange Dog". The butterfly, when released, flies slowly and gracefully.
This is the largest of all swallowtails. Its range is from the Gulf Coast
through the Midwest and into Canada. This striking butterfly is
considered a pest in some southern states and is nicknamed the
"Orange Dog". The butterfly, when released, flies slowly and gracefully.
Gulf Fritillaries
Native to the southern states, the Gulf's wingspan can range
from 3 1/2 inches to 5 inches across. The undersides of the
wings are a palette of iridescent silver spots that shimmer in
the sun. Not available to ship to northern states.
Native to the southern states, the Gulf's wingspan can range
from 3 1/2 inches to 5 inches across. The undersides of the
wings are a palette of iridescent silver spots that shimmer in
the sun. Not available to ship to northern states.
Red Admirals A beautiful butterfly with a slightly erratic flight, the Red Admiral stands out in a crowd. Very widespread, this butterfly nectars on flowers and fermenting fruit and tree sap. |
Shipped overnight, the adult butterflies are
packaged securely in individual envelopes. They
are dormant and resting while in transit until
released at a temperature above 60 degrees.
When the package is delivered, an individual must
be present to receive it. At the time of your event,
the envelopes may then be placed in a basket to
be distributed to your guests or you may choose
to release them from a decorative cage (see
below). Instructions are included with your order.
Social Butterflies will help make your special
occasion unforgettable!
Did you know?
Butterflies occur on every continent except in
Antarctica. Monarchs are the most widely-known
butterfly in North America. In the winter. Monarch
caterpillars eat only milkweed, which makes
them toxic to predators. The Viceroy butterfly
looks like a Monarch, which helps in its defense
against predators.
Butterflies occur on every continent except in
Antarctica. Monarchs are the most widely-known
butterfly in North America. In the winter. Monarch
caterpillars eat only milkweed, which makes
them toxic to predators. The Viceroy butterfly
looks like a Monarch, which helps in its defense
against predators.
Photo courtesy of Lisa Barker
Organza display cage
$28.00
$28.00
Mass release box
Small: $12.00-$20.00
Large: $22.00-$30.00
Email Social Butterflies to discuss appropriate size
Small: $12.00-$20.00
Large: $22.00-$30.00
Email Social Butterflies to discuss appropriate size
Soft-sided cages
(Washable and reusable)
Small: $15.00
Large: $20.00
(Washable and reusable)
Small: $15.00
Large: $20.00
Mourning Cloaks (Camberwell Beauties)
A large butterfly, Mourning Cloaks derive their
name from the cream-colored mantle adorning
the edge of their wings, which resembles a cloak.
Called Camberwell Beauties in the United
Kingdom, they cannot be shipped to southern U.S.
states.
A large butterfly, Mourning Cloaks derive their
name from the cream-colored mantle adorning
the edge of their wings, which resembles a cloak.
Called Camberwell Beauties in the United
Kingdom, they cannot be shipped to southern U.S.
states.
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