Central Asia – internationally known as a biodiversity hotspot, and perhaps no other country here symbolizes that more than Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan is for many people in the world a country far away hidden in an unknown region, you can say the butterfly is even more a species hidden in Kyrgyzstan’s nature, it rarely shows itself, the season that the butterfly really flies is short, too short.

The specialists in the study of the butterflies, the entomologists, in Kyrgyzstan have a vast knowledge of the where-a-bouts of the nation’s butterflies, and they share this knowledge of the butterflies sometimes with others. Some butterflies fly only a few days every two years, some occupy only 1 sq. km on a certain rocky slope, so the habitats and habits are a tightly-kept secret to keep poachers from coming in and selling the precious species on the world’s market. 

Entomological Expeditions to the Tien-Shan

Already many years Kyrgyz specialists have organized entomological expeditions. The first expedition was in 1996 to the Alai and Transalai ranges, in 1997 a trip was organized to the Kokshaal-Too range, in 1998 to Sary Jaz and last year three separate trips were run, to Alai and Transalai, Sary Jaz and Baidullu and At-Bashi ranges. The parties have comprised entomologists from England, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Russia, Finland and Kyrgyzstan.

The specialists have considerable experience in organizing international tours. We are able to provide all necessary services so that you will be spared any problems with accommodation, safety, provisions, transport, permits, itineraries etc. Entomologists, ornithologists and botanists as well as general wildlife enthusiasts are all welcome.