Neurobasis chinensis
Stream Glory Damselfly

Absolutely flawless

The pictures don’t do this damselfly justice. The irredecant colours change from blue to green depending on the light, such a lovely addition and happy that I finally have a damselfly in my collection

Review added on: 17/06/2024

Graphium weiskei arfakensis
Purple Mountain Swallowtail

Had to buy a second one as a gift!

This butterfly is so amazing that my mother asked for one as a birthday present after seeing it on our wall, so glad it was back in stock

Review added on: 17/06/2024

Graellsia isabellae
Spanish Moon Moth Male & Female Pair

I have a few pieces from mini beast so far. I will say that while the moths are indeed beautiful, they are much more dull in person than in pictures; although this may just be attributed to the camera. I was a bit disappointed nonetheless, partly because the female’s wings.

Overall, just not as impressed as my first order, especially considering the price of these two. Still, it looks lovely. Just not sure if the quality lived up to the price tag this time around

Review added on: 17/06/2024

Brahmaea hearseyi
Owl Moth

Mesmerizing

The patterning is hypnotizing. My only regret is not getting the Japanese Owl Moth for contrast.

Review added on: 17/06/2024

Actias dubernardi
Chinese Moon Moth Male & Female Pair

The start of my collection

This is my first purchase from mini beast and the quality and aesthetic of the piece has got me hooked!

I cannot wait to acquire more! Although, they are quite expensive, it is the quality that you’re paying for. And it is quality that I got :)

Review added on: 17/06/2024

Marble Bookends with Fossilised Goniatites

Far better than expected!

I'm so glad I decided to purchase these, they are the perfect size, heavy & very unique. They look beautiful on my book shelf!

Review added on: 16/06/2024

Hymenopus coronatus
Orchid Mantis

Beautiful mantis

I have always been fascinated by Mantis. This is the first of many I hope to add to my collection. Beautifully presented as always!

Review added on: 15/06/2024

Nephila maculata
Giant Golden Orb-Weaver

Great specimen

I have a long standing joke with a friend who is terrified of spiders, especially golden orb weavers, that I was going to get one for when he comes over.

Admittedly it was going to be a live one, I still can’t wait for him to see it!

I cannot recommend Mini Beast enough.

Review added on: 15/06/2024

Papilio deiphobus
Swallowtail Butterfly Ventral Side

Gorgeous

I purchased this for my wife and she absolutely loves it.

Mounted perfectly.

Review added on: 15/06/2024

Attacus lorquini
Pink Atlas Moth Female

Stunning

Despite my irrational fear of moths, I can’t deny how beautiful this Atlas Moth is.

My wife and I both wowed when we first saw her.

Review added on: 15/06/2024

Amblypygi sp
Tailless Whip Scorpion

My favourite arachnid

So happy to have this in my collection. Beautifully mounted and a perfect addition to my wall. Couldn’t be happier with my purchase.

Review added on: 15/06/2024

Brahmaea hearseyi
Owl Moth

Beautiful Specimen

This moth is absolutely gorgeous. My favourite specimen in my small (but growing!) collection.

Review added on: 15/06/2024

Actias sinensis
Golden Moon Moth

Vibrant medium sized moth

This moth has a gorgeous yellow colour living up to its golden name. A great addition to our growing collection of moths!

Review added on: 14/06/2024

Archaeoattacus edwardsii
Edward's Atlas Moth

Huge Atlas Moth

This is quite the specimen. Absolutely huge, much bigger than expected. In addition the colors are amazing and pattern quite striking. A really eye-catching piece. Super happy with the choice.

Review added on: 14/06/2024

Graellsia isabellae
Spanish Moon Moth In Clear Glass Box Frame

Incredible Moth

This is an amazing moth, the colors and pattern are quite striking. Very impressive to look at. This is certainly one of the new favorites in the collection. Really appreciate having it in the clear glass, allowing for viewing from both sides.

Review added on: 14/06/2024

Colotis ione
Bushveld Purple Tip Butterfly In Glass Dome

Great little butterfly

This is a beautiful, small butterfly. The colors really stand out. Love having it in the dome and being able to view from all angles. The dome feels solid and it was very well packed for shipping.

Review added on: 14/06/2024

Necroscia annulipes
Pink Winged Stick Insect

Amazing Stick Insect

Really please with this specimen. The colors are even brighter than expected, especially the pink color of the wings. Really beautiful piece. Frame also feels well built.

Review added on: 14/06/2024

Argema mittrei
Comet Moth

Beautiful Moth

This moth has beautiful colours and pattern. It's also much bigger than I expected. Quite an amazing specimen. I'm very glad I added this to the collection.

Review added on: 14/06/2024

Triceratops horridus
Triceratops Tooth & Bone Fragment with Illustration

Triceratops!

Once I saw this specimen listed, I knew I had to add it to my collection. My students have wanted to see a triceratops specimen up close, and this was a perfect opportunity to inspire wonder for them. The artwork is also amazing-looking!

Review added on: 14/06/2024

Kallima inachus
Dead Leaf Butterfly

Amazing camouflage!

I have been teaching my students about animal kingdom camouflage, and seeing their faces as they marveled over the dead leaf butterfly was worth it! The wings look exactly like fallen leaves. Nature is impressive!

Review added on: 14/06/2024

Papilio antimachus
Giant African Swallowtail Butterfly

Giant African Swallowtail!

I did not know about the Giant African Swallowtail until I saw it here, and it has become my favorite butterfly. The colors are stunning!

Review added on: 14/06/2024

Graellsia isabellae
Spanish Moon Moth

Spanish Moon Moth!

The wings of the Spanish Moon Moth remind me of a stained glass church window. So stunning! It's a great addition to my collection of moon moths!

Review added on: 14/06/2024

Idea leuconoe
Rice Paper Butterfly

Beautiful!

The wing pattern in the rice paper butterfly is just perfect! It's also alot bigger than I was expecting & I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I actually do! I'm so happy I decided to add it to our growing collection! Definitely recommend the rice paper butterfly!!

Review added on: 13/06/2024

Cicada Trio

Such a great collection!

I really wanted the ghost cicada & couldn't decide if I wanted this set or the single. I'm so glad I decided to purchase this one! It's perfect - definitely recommend - Thanks so much!

Review added on: 13/06/2024

Attacus atlas
Female Atlas Moth

Big & Beautiful!

So excited to add this to my collection! What a spectacular moth!

Review added on: 13/06/2024

Eupholus schoenherrii
Blue Weevil Beetle In Baroque Style Box Frame

Beautiful as always

Great specimen, beautifully positioned and framed. Pretty sparkly up close. Very happy with it!!

Review added on: 12/06/2024

Danaus plexippus
Female Monarch Butterfly Ventral Side

A classic!

I have wanted a monarch specimen for years now & minibeast delivered!!! It is beautiful & I'm so happy to have it as part of my collection! Thank you so much!

Review added on: 12/06/2024

Napeocles jucunda
Great Blue Moonset Butterfly

Love this moonset butterfly!

As always minibeast didn't disappoint! The great moonset butterfly doesn't even look real.... the blue on the wings - absolutely beautiful! Highly recommend! Thank you again!!

Review added on: 12/06/2024

Morpho didius, menelaus & aega
Morpho Trio

Beautiful!

My very first order & it didn't disappoint!!! By far the most beautiful display I have! The blues are just spectacular on the white mat! Definitely recommend!!

Review added on: 12/06/2024

Archaeoattacus edwardsii
Edward's Atlas Moth

Mammoth Moth

This moth is gigantic. It has a very beautiful and unique design on it. The yellows aren't as bright as they look in photos on the site. It is a very beautiful specimen and I would definitely recommend it.

Review added on: 11/06/2024

Papilio lorquinianus
Sea Green Swallowtail Butterfly

Green Beauty

This is a great example the best colours nature has to offer. The Greens are magnificent in person. It's small but commands attention. Looks blueish in the dark.

Review added on: 11/06/2024

Taenaris urania
Urania Owl Butterfly

Magnificent Eyes

Firstly, I was surprised by the size of this butterfly. It is alot smaller than I initially thought. Secondly it alot lighter brown with white highlights rather than in the dark brown it is portrayed in the picture. Masterpiece of nature.

Review added on: 11/06/2024

Monthly Entomology Frame Subscription
Minibeast Club

Like a painting

My second month of mini beast club and I was expecting it to be a dull month just because the first was so bright but I was stunned.

The specimen is so pretty, it’s hard to believe it’s real. The colouring looks almost like a painting.

So excited to see what month 3 brings.

Review added on: 11/06/2024

Attacus atlas
Atlas Moth

Beautiful

Such a cool moth!! so visually pleasing to look at. The snake heads on the tips of the wings are stunning

Review added on: 11/06/2024

Acherontia atropos
Death's Head Hawk Moth

Sick!!

Absolutely awesome looking moth!!

Review added on: 11/06/2024

Chrysiridia rhipheus
Madagascan Sunset Moth Ventral Side

Gorgeous

This moth is so beautiful. Matches my room so well!!

Review added on: 11/06/2024

Morpho didius
Blue Morpho Butterfly

Electric blue beauty

My first reaction out of the box was woooooow. The colour is beyond what pictures can do justice.

I also love that in different light you can see the symmetrical patterns in the wings. It’s a good sized frame too, a real centrepiece.

Review added on: 10/06/2024

Papilio lorquinianus
Sea Green Swallowtail Butterfly

The most beautiful colour

Not really green but not blue either, it’s such a stunning colour. This is possibly my favourite colour of critter so far!

Beautifully preserved and a fantastic addition to my collection.

Review added on: 10/06/2024

Atrophaneura semperi
Female Black Ballerina Butterfly Ventral Side

A showstopper

This specimen is absolutely stunning. It is vibrant and every time you look you see something different.

As always it’s thoughtfully done and really shows off its beauty.

Review added on: 10/06/2024

Papilio maackii summer form
Alpine Black Swallowtail Summer Form

Colour-Shifting

Depending on how you look at this butterfly and what lighting it is in, it gives off an array of different colours which change each time I look back at it. This has to be one of my favourite pieces in my collection.

Review added on: 10/06/2024

Papilio ulysses
Mountain Blue Swallowtail

So blue!

This butterfly has a lovely deep pigmented blue colour that reminds me of the ocean and tropical places. It’s such a beautiful piece and brings me joy to look at up on display. Everything I wanted and more.

Review added on: 10/06/2024

Papilio blumei
The Peacock Butterfly

Breathtaking

I am beyond pleased with this. The online photos do not do justice as to just how colourful this butterfly is. It’s great quality and a great size. It definitely stands out in my collection!

Review added on: 10/06/2024

Doxocopa cherubina
Turquoise Emperor Butterfly

Beautiful colour, very shiny

Looks exactly like the product photos and looks pretty from every angle.

Review added on: 09/06/2024

Smyrna blomfildia
Blomfild's Beauty Butterfly

Blomfild's Beauty

The name is very accurate! the orange has a metallic shine and looks gorgeous with the black edges.

Review added on: 09/06/2024

Agrias beata beatifica
Female Agrias Butterfly

Agrias Butterfly

Very pretty butterfly. The metallic shine on the grey of the wings make it very appealing!

Review added on: 09/06/2024

Hyles euphorbiae
Spurge Hawk-moth

Spurge Hawk-moth

Cute little moth! The pink on the moth contrasts very well with the brown tones.

Review added on: 09/06/2024

Graellsia isabellae
Spanish Moon Moth

Spanish Moon Moth

Beautiful colours on this specimen, one thing you can't see in images is the slight transparency to the wings. Definitely my favourite piece in my collection!

Review added on: 09/06/2024

Agrias beata beatifica
Agrias Butterfly In Baroque Style Box Frame

Agrias butterfly

Very nice vivid colour, perfect in a decorated frame!
The only thing that I think would improve the frame is if the name of the butterfly was at the bottom of it, like it is in the standard frames.

Not knowing what butterfly it is takes some charm out of the overall effect, it could put me off buying more decorated frames in the future....

But overall I'm pleased with the purchase

Review added on: 08/06/2024

Chondracris Rosea In Glass Dome from Thailand

Chondracris Rosea

Arrived in perfect condition, looks amazing. It said it would take 1-2 days to be dispatched and a further 1-2 days to be recieved. It was posted the day after purchased and arrived the day after that so very happy with the speed of receiving the item.

Review added on: 08/06/2024

Chrysophora chrysochlora
Shining Leaf Chafer Beetle Male & Female Pair

Beautiful Specimens

I love the variation between male and female of this species. They're even brighter and shinier in person!

Review added on: 08/06/2024

Actias selene
Indian Moon Moth

Beautiful Indian Moon Moth

Purchased as a gift for myself, she looks more beautiful in person, stunning!

Review added on: 08/06/2024

Megasoma actaeon
Black Rhinoceros Beetle With Wings Spread

Big chonker

Big beautiful beetle, the back of the frame came out when I opened the box its fine though since we were able to fix it and now its fine.

Review added on: 08/06/2024

Megascolia procer
Giant Scoliid Wasp (XL)

Megascolia procer

Absolutely ginormous wasp, gorgeous in person with its beautifully colored wings especially the iridescent shine they have.

Review added on: 08/06/2024

Delias henningia
Malayan Jezebel Butterfly Ventral Side

Really cool one

Love the colours, one of my favourites.

Review added on: 07/06/2024

Graphium aristeus
ChaIn Swordtail Butterfly

Very nice specimen

I have a similar larger species so this is cool next to it.

Review added on: 07/06/2024

Euphaea lara
From indomalaya Taxidermy

Love it

Got to love a damselfly and this one is presented nicely.

Review added on: 07/06/2024

Haplopelma lividum
Cobalt Blue Tarantula

High quality tarantula

Beautiful tarantula. The legs are a deep blue and glisten in the Sun.

Review added on: 07/06/2024

Paracyphocrania major
Giant Winged Walking Stick

Great insect

Neatly preserved in a very large frame

Review added on: 07/06/2024

Phoebis argante
Apricot Sulphur

Splash of colour

Love this one mixed in with my others, i don't have much yellow.

Review added on: 07/06/2024

Monthly Entomology Frame Subscription
Minibeast Club

Metallic wood-boring beetle

Pretty cool one last time!

Review added on: 07/06/2024