BUTTERFLIES BACK BRITAIN

The Worldwide Butterflies Farm in Dorset breeds insects for educational and research purposes across 55 countries. The farm's breeding program focuses on locusts and butterfly larvae, which are kept cool to control hatching times. The farm also prepares butterfly specimens, such as the Asian Papilio phylloxenus, for display. With over 2,000 butterfly species in Britain, the farm supplies schools, universities, museums, and private collectors globally. The farm's director, Robert Gooden, highlights the business potential of breeding butterflies.

What is the primary purpose of breeding locusts at the Worldwide Butterflies Farm?

• To sell them as pets

• To use them in science courses

• To release them into the wild

• To create new species

Why are butterfly larvae kept cool at the farm?

• To improve their lifespan

• To make them grow faster

• To prevent early hatching

• To enhance their colors

Which butterfly species mentioned in the transcript is from Asia?

• Swallowtail

• Painted Lady

• Monarch butterfly

• Papilio phylloxenus

Besides schools and universities, who else does the farm supply?

• Zoos

• Museums and private collectors

• Botanical gardens

• Wildlife reserves

Who is the director of the Worldwide Butterflies Farm?

• John Smith

• Robert Gooden

• Michael Johnson

• Emily Brown