Does each butterfly come in a release box?
(Correct answer: “YES, each butterfly is placed in a BOX.”) A paper envelope has a course texture and will likely rub the scales off of the wings of the butterfly. Our standard release boxes are stylish and elegant, yet designed to keep the wings of the butterfly safe. For mass releases, butterflies are shipped in special glassine transfer envelopes which are designed for the protection of the butterfly. (Glassine envelopes work well for shipping & transferring, but are not proper to be used for release.) Many companies pack their butterflies in thin paper origami envelopes. Paper origami envelopes often come apart in shipping and are not substantial enough to protect the butterfly when handling prior to the release. Our boxes are made of thick card stock and are held together by a locking tab which ensures that the butterfly will remain safe and healthy from the moment they leave the farm until the time of release.
(Correct answer: “YES, each butterfly is placed in a BOX.”) A paper envelope has a course texture and will likely rub the scales off of the wings of the butterfly. Our standard release boxes are stylish and elegant, yet designed to keep the wings of the butterfly safe. For mass releases, butterflies are shipped in special glassine transfer envelopes which are designed for the protection of the butterfly. (Glassine envelopes work well for shipping & transferring, but are not proper to be used for release.) Some companies pack their butterflies in thin paper origami envelopes. Paper origami envelopes often come apart in shipping and are not substantial enough to protect the butterfly when handling prior to the release. Our boxes are made of thick card stock and are held together by a locking tab which ensures that the butterfly will remain safe and healthy from the moment they leave the farm until the time of release.
