Hi, I live about 60km from Khon Kaen, I've been really surprised by the beautiful butterflies and moths here in Isaan. So much so that I'd like to start keeping them in enclosures in the garden, with a view to releasing back into the "wild". Do any of the learned members have an idea where I could obtain caterpillars, eggs or pupae, information on food-plants etc?

First post here btw, although I've been living here for a couple of years. Or should this be posted under what do we do in Isaan?

On this site http://butterflycircle.blogspot.com/ you'll find information about butterflies, caterpillars and the host plants. Just make sure these plants end up in your garden and the butterflies will follow. Good luck!

I've had a few close encounters with moth caterpillars here!

Your best bet would be to culture plants that the local butterflies and moths feed and lay their eggs on, then allow nature to do her bit. Go walk about in the local area.

Many web sites to Google on this subject, etc.