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Peru's butterfly exports jump 43% from January-April

Peruvian butterfly exports increased 43 percent from January to April 2008, totaling 38,468 dollars compared to the same period in 2007, when the total was 26,828 dollars, Exports Association (Adex) reported Thursday.

The target markets for Peruvian butterflies are five: United States which led exports with 76 percent of the total (29,345 dollars), followed by Puerto Rico, Brazil, Netherlands Antilles and Aruba which concentrated 17, four, two and one percent, respectively.

Peru exports butterflies in frames (in different sizes and materials), decorative butterflies and butterfly cuts.

Nine companies export butterfly (including individuals), led by North Andes with 12,438 dollars and 32 percent market share, followed by Nelly Chacon Huanca with 11,114 dollars and 29 percent of the total.

With smaller quantities, Artesanías Peruanas Abad with 5,862 dollars (15 percent), Santiago Luna Escobar with 3,490 dollars (nine percent), JK Peruvian Trading and Artesanías Sican, among others.

The general manager of the exporting butterfly company Tropical Wings, Claudia Sologuren, stressed that Peru has about 3,700 varieties of butterfly; the US has 680 and Australia 700.

"Our company works in partnership with an Ashaninka tribe that provides butterflies. The train not to fell trees in which butterflies are developed because we must be aware that our environment must be protected, "she said.

Butterfly exports totaled 112,286 dollars in 2006, and a year later they grew 20 percent reaching 134,740 dollars.

So far, research shows that Peru has more than 20 percent of the butterfly fauna in the world.

News source: ANDINA

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# Craig Seyler says :
8 February, 2009 [ 17:50 ]

This articale has exactly the info I am looking for! I am in the starting stage of opening a company that will need to import dried insect into the United States. I am looking for a supplier from peru. Is it possible to forward to me the contact information for the compainies listed in the articale about butterfly exports. Thank you for your time. Craig g. Seyler

# dung tran says :
5 June, 2009 [ 15:57 ]

Would you please send the contact information of the comapnies exporting butterflies that are mentioned in this article to my e-mail at: tienthanh1369@yahoo.com

Many thanks,

# John Slape says :
22 June, 2009 [ 22:33 ]

Hi we are also looking to import dried insects and butterflies from Peru. Can you please send me any information you might have on the companies mentioned above? Please e-mail me at Amborinsects@yahoo.com

Thank You
John Slape

# Amarath says :
2 August, 2009 [ 10:31 ]

I am your contact, I live in Iquitos City, I can help with any order concerning to butterflies and beetles, spiders. On the other hand with medicinal plants extracts.
Awaiting for your comments and requests.
Thanks.
Amarath.
amarathcharlie@hotmail.com

# ARK INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, INC.; Robert C. Krause says :
14 December, 2009 [ 23:11 ]

Our company provides entomological supplies and accessories to the professional and hobbyist. We are looking for additional suppliers of quality dried insects, butterflies, moths and beetles from Peru. You may contact us via email; robertkrause@aol.com

# Michael Caronia says :
22 February, 2010 [ 16:47 ]

hello, i am planning a trip to peru in april.  can you tell me  the best place to visit in order to see a good number of butterflies?  also, do you know the laws on purchasing butterflies (for personal, not retail use) and carrying them back to the United States?  any information you can provide will be helpful.
thanks in advance.
michael caronia

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