Welcome to James & Son Butterfly Co.

We offer a variety of products and services that are catered towards butterfly and pollinator conservation. We create one of a kind gifts and experiences.

Real Butterfly Displays

We specialize in crafting a wide variety of custom, made-to-order butterfly and moth displays, as well as pre-made displays. Our displays feature native butterfly species that can be found right in your own backyard as well as exotic species spanning the globe.

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The Bug Guy

We introduce people to the wonderful, amazing, wacky world of bugs via a fun, hands-on approach. Many of these critters play a vital role in the well-being of our planet; pollinating plants, providing food for other life forms, decomposing waste, controlling pest species, and so much more.

Environmental Surveys

We are a highly qualified butterfly consulting company with decades of combined experience performing Lepidoptera surveys throughout the upper Midwest. We have worked on numerous environmental studies for threatened, endangered, and sensitive butterfly species, specializing in presence/absence surveys, butterfly transects, large-scale energy, transmission, and pipeline projects.

Live Butterfly Releases

Whether you're celebrating the marriage of newly-weds or mourning the loss of a loved one, a live butterfly release can be a wonderful addition to any event. We hand deliver your order of live butterflies, facilitate the release, and ensure you have a one of a kind experience that you’ll remember forever.

Pollinator Gardens

Although many natural pollinator habitats have been lost to ever-increasing agricultural and urbanization endeavors globally, individuals are taking a personal interest in developing their home gardens to serve as pollinator-friendly spaces. James & Son Butterfly Co. can help you attract myriad species of butterflies, moths, skippers, bees, beetles, and even hummingbirds by assessing your landscape site, choosing the appropriate plants, proper installation, and plant care to create your own pollinator oasis.