Mainau Butterfly House

The butterfly house is the second largest in Germany. A real tropical feeling arises during the tour through the exotic landscape with unique vegetation:
At around 90% humidity and temperatures between 25°C and 30°C, you can marvel at around 120 different species of free-flying tropical butterflies from Africa, Asia, Central and South America.
At times, moths with a wingspan of up to 30 cm can also be seen. 70% of the moths come directly from the countries of origin, where they are bred in special breeding farms. These arrive weekly as dolls on the island of Mainau. The remaining 30% multiply directly in the butterfly house on the respective food plants.
There, the development from the egg to the caterpillar (larva) and pupa to the finished moth can be observed.
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At a 90% humidity and temperatures between 25 ° C and 30 ° C you can marvel at free-flying tropical butterflies from Africa, Asia, Central and South America in about 120 different species.
At times, moths with wingspan up to 30 cm can also be seen. 70% of the moths come directly from the countries of origin, where they are bred in special breeding farms. These arrive weekly as dolls on the island of Mainau. The remaining 30% multiply directly in the butterfly house on the respective forage plants.
There the development of the egg over caterpillar (larva) and pupa up to the finished moth can be observed.

Many different species fly around in the butterfly house, they even land on your hand or head, very impulsive