Butterfly Art & Rainforest Conservation

While 75% of the world's insect species come from tropical rainforest, this type of habitat covers less than 6% of the earth's surface. It is widely known among conservationists that the primary threat to any kind of wildlife is habitat destruction. They have seen villages turning to agriculture, ranching, and other forms of industry to make a living, all of which involve cutting down and destroying precious rainforest. They have therefore sought creative ways to preserve the habitat, one of which has been encouraging trade in butterflies and insects. This helps protect our rainforests by creating an economically sustainable income model for indigenous people that does not involve cutting down the trees, but rather depends on the rainforest vegetation. As a result, many butterflies are now even being farmed around the world. Only 8% of butterfly eggs reach adulthood in the wild, but up to 80% are successful in a farmed environment. Your purchase of our artwork enables us to continue our support for these conservation efforts through our purchases of dry insects and through our educational efforts, including writing and talks.