Land Invertebrates in Chinese zoos

[NATY]

Which particular species of land invertebrates particularly insects and arachnids are common or prevalent in zoo collections? I've looked everywhere possible and cannot find any sources that mention any besides a post here mentioning that Madagascar hissing cockroaches were kept at Chimelong Safari Park at some point. Any sort of information would be much appreciated.

 

[YuanChang]

In China, it is quite rare for zoos to have dedicated exhibitions for invertebrates. Most insects are displayed in specialized institutions—for example, there are dedicated insect exhibition halls in Lujiazui (Shanghai) and Purple Mountain (Nanjing). The Science Popularization Hall of Beijing Zoo regularly features some insect exhibits, though I am not sure which specific species are on display now. The Reptile House of Shanghai Zoo exhibits certain butterflies seasonally. Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo has a dedicated area for Spirobolus bungii, but it is actually very difficult to spot the animals there. Zoos in China still pay relatively little attention to this aspect.

 

[NATY]

In China, it is quite rare for zoos to have dedicated exhibitions for invertebrates. Most insects are displayed in specialized institutions—for example, there are dedicated insect exhibition halls in Lujiazui (Shanghai) and Purple Mountain (Nanjing). The Science Popularization Hall of Beijing Zoo regularly features some insect exhibits, though I am not sure which specific species are on display now. The Reptile House of Shanghai Zoo exhibits certain butterflies seasonally. Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo has a dedicated area for Spirobolus bungii, but it is actually very difficult to spot the animals there. Zoos in China still pay relatively little attention to this aspect.

Do you know any specific butterfly species which have been kept on display at Shanghai Zoo?

 

[YuanChang]

Do you know any specific butterfly species which have been kept on display at Shanghai Zoo?

I’m truly sorry, but I don’t know much about butterflies, so I haven’t kept a specific count. From what I recall, the collection is mainly dominated by swallowtails and dead-leaf butterflies.