DFW Butterfly Release

Q: Do you have butterflies available for today?

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A: We sometimes have butterflies available for for same day release but it is very situational. Please call ASAP. This is time sensitive for your event!

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Q: I need a funeral butterfly release for tomorrow, can you help?

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A: If stock is on hand we can definitely help last minute butterfly releases. We will need to get your order by 11am the day prior. This is a time sensitive order so please call ASAP so we can assist you.

Q: I have a wedding butterfly release planned for a future date. When should I place my order?

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A: It is recommended to finalize your order with us within a month from your event. While we can sometimes fulfill butterfly release orders on short notice, scheduling ahead will ensure we have butterflies available on the day of your event.

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Q: How do I receive my butterflies, caterpillars, or chrysalis?

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A: I have several ways for you to receive your order: 
 

• Full Service Butterfly Release orders will be hand delivered by myself by to your event along with release assistance and more.
   

• Free pickup is available for other orders from my home by appointment. Located in Bedford, Tx between Fort Worth and Dallas. I will contact you after your order is placed to arrange a day and time. Same day pickup may be available in some cases. Please do not arrive without an appointment.​​

 

• UPS Ground starts at $15. If you are located in most large cities in Texas, your package should arrive by 11pm next day. If your package is being delivered outside of a metropolitan area and out of the way, deliveries may take two days. This option is great for eggs, caterpillar kits, and chrysalis orders. I will not ship butterfly releases via UPS ground outside of the Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex. Choose UPS Next Day Air instead.

 

• UPS Next Day Air starts at $35. Packages should arrive next day by 4pm. All butterfly release and caterpillar orders must be shipped via next day air to ensure survival and timely arrival. This is also a better option for caterpillar kits during hot summer days. We can ship to  AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV.
   

Q: Why are you out of stock sometimes?

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A: Butterfly releases are seasonal and highly dependent on nature. Monarchs go through a full life cycle, from egg to butterfly, that takes about 25–30 days. Once we sell out, we must wait for the next brood to mature.
 

To avoid missing out, we recommend placing your order early or contacting us to reserve butterflies or caterpillars.

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​Q: How can I reserve butterflies for a future event?

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A: You can reserve butterflies online by placing an order in advance or by calling us directly at 682-238-0026. Once we receive your order, we'll contact you to confirm details and discuss timing and payment for your upcoming event. Feel free to call us to make sure we can accommodate your timeline.

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​Q: Where do I get milkweed for my caterpillars?

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A: Our Monarch caterpillar rearing kits come with enough milkweed to feed your caterpillars to adulthood.

Only feed your caterpillars untreated milkweed. Even if a nursery says the plants haven’t been sprayed, assume they have unless they grow the plants themselves.

 

Here are safe options:

• Purchase from pesticide-free growers (ask for proof of treatment practices).

• Harvest native milkweed from rural areas, open fields, or roadside ditches. Always identify the plant species beforehand to avoid confusion.​​
   

We also provide freshly harvested milkweed with all our caterpillar kits.

 

Still Have Questions?

Please call or text me any time 682-238-0026.

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