GritandGrainAz

Fountain Hills, Arizona

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Last updated on Jan 29, 2026

🦋 NOW AN APPROVED ARIZONA ESA VENDOR 🦋

Homeschool families: Our butterfly spreading kits and specimens
qualify as educational supplies through ClassWallet.

Hands-on STEM learning your kids will never forget.

Premium Preserved Insects from Arizona's Natural History Expert
Your source for museum-quality specimens, kits & learning, and natural curiosities. Based in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
Why choose Grit & Grain AZ?

Exceptional specimen quality with expert preservation
Personal service
Fast, reliable shipping with careful packaging
Perfect for artists, collectors, educators, and nature lovers
Consultation & education assistance available

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4.9 (1627)

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We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience.

Etsy buyer on Aug 14, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Great quality preserved came well packaged all in one piece

Death's Head Moth Acherontia lachesis, Real Specimen for Bug Pinning Artwork Collection Gifting Natural History Silence of the Lambs Movie

Death's Head Moth Acherontia lachesis, Real Specimen for Bug Pinning Artwork Collection Gifting Natural History Silence of the Lambs Movie
trevorizdman on Jul 21, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

kind of dirty... these are going to take a bit of work to be resell worthy

Death's Head Moth Acherontia lachesis, Real Specimen for Bug Pinning Artwork Collection Gifting Natural History Silence of the Lambs Movie

Death's Head Moth Acherontia lachesis, Real Specimen for Bug Pinning Artwork Collection Gifting Natural History Silence of the Lambs Movie
Emily on Jun 3, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Item is as described and actually bigger than I thought, it looks absolutely cool! I love it and the shipping was fast

MASSIVE Real Asian Forest Scorpion Heterometrus spinifer | Giant 6" Specimens | Museum Grade | Insect Taxidermy

MASSIVE Real Asian Forest Scorpion Heterometrus spinifer | Giant 6" Specimens | Museum Grade | Insect Taxidermy
Michael on Apr 4, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

this was as advertised on the site

MASSIVE Real Asian Forest Scorpion Heterometrus spinifer | Giant 6" Specimens | Museum Grade | Insect Taxidermy

MASSIVE Real Asian Forest Scorpion Heterometrus spinifer | Giant 6" Specimens | Museum Grade | Insect Taxidermy
Katie on Sep 6, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

I love buying from this shop! The butterflies have all been beautiful and shipped with such care.

Graphium Sarpedon Real Blue Bottle Swallowtail Butterfly for Learning and Collection Insect or Bug Art Home Decor Nature Insect Taxidermy

Graphium Sarpedon Real Blue Bottle Swallowtail Butterfly for Learning and Collection Insect or Bug Art Home Decor Nature Insect Taxidermy
Sarah on Aug 14, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you.

Insect Specimen Pins for Bug Pinning, Entomology Study, Insect Taxidermy, Biology Supply Floral Arrangement, Model Crafting Art Sharp 1.5 in

Insect Specimen Pins for Bug Pinning, Entomology Study, Insect Taxidermy, Biology Supply Floral Arrangement, Model Crafting Art Sharp 1.5 in
chalsey on Jul 27, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

arrived way faster than expected and in great condition!

Madagascar Sunset Moth Urania rhipheus, for Specimen Pinning Insect Taxidermy Collection Art Installations Photography Real Iridescent

Madagascar Sunset Moth Urania rhipheus, for Specimen Pinning Insect Taxidermy Collection Art Installations Photography Real Iridescent
Ryanne on Jul 21, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely gorgeous! I can’t wait to get it in the shadow boxes with the others!

GIANT Empress Cicada - Megopomonia imperatoria | World's Largest Cicada 8" Wingspan | Premium Spread Specimen | Entomology Taxidermy

GIANT Empress Cicada - Megopomonia imperatoria | World's Largest Cicada 8" Wingspan | Premium Spread Specimen | Entomology Taxidermy
Quigles on Jun 11, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Good quality, great for pinning

Insect Specimen Pins for Bug Pinning, Entomology Study, Insect Taxidermy, Biology Supply Floral Arrangement, Model Crafting Art Sharp 1.5 in

Insect Specimen Pins for Bug Pinning, Entomology Study, Insect Taxidermy, Biology Supply Floral Arrangement, Model Crafting Art Sharp 1.5 in
Quigles on Jun 11, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Very communicative, well preserved specimen, tons of fun to pin and set!

Real Black Tiger Tarantula M, L, XL Cyriopagopus Minax Photography Prop Insect Arachnid Taxidermy Spider Entomology Study

Real Black Tiger Tarantula M, L, XL Cyriopagopus Minax Photography Prop Insect Arachnid Taxidermy Spider Entomology Study

About GritandGrainAz

Natural History Decor, Insect, Bone, Taxidermy Gifts

Sales 5,686

On Etsy since 2015

Natural History Decor, Insect, Bone, Taxidermy Gifts

I have always been a bug hunter, skull and bone collector, and oddity seeker since I was a child. Coming from a hunting and outdoors upbringing, my roots are deep in nature and life. My father being a taxidermist and owning a butcher shop has always been inspiration for molding art and death together. Weirdly strange or strangely weird is guaranteed to catch my eye in some way.

I always seek a unique way to create displays that set themselves apart from the norm. This can mean that the insect or bone specimen is mutated, or uniquely faulted; it could mean that my displays also include other fantastic natural items from around the globe, such as gems minerals or unique fauna. My main goal for my shop is to share my perspective in how I preserve these specimens with others that find them truly beautiful to display.

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Chris Almaraz

Owner, Designer, Creator

I have always loved being outside and photography. Growing up in a household of hunters, taxidermists, and collectors has helped mold me into who I am today. Passionate about seeing the details in my work, and beauty in the oddities of our world.

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Last updated on February 16, 2023

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GIANT Empress Cicada - Megopomonia imperatoria | World's Largest Cicada 8" Wingspan | Premium Spread Specimen | Entomology Taxidermy

MASSIVE Real Asian Forest Scorpion Heterometrus spinifer | Giant 6" Specimens | Museum Grade | Insect Taxidermy

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Real Arizona Desert Hairy Scorpion | Preserved Wet Specimen Oddity in Glass Vial Insect Taxidermy

MASSIVE Real Asian Forest Scorpion Heterometrus spinifer | Giant 6" Specimens | Museum Grade | Insect Taxidermy

Exquisite Stygophrynus Whip Spider Specimen - Premium Quality Arachnid for Collectors, Taxidermy, Art, and Education

Exquisite Stygophrynus Whip Spider Specimen - Premium Quality Arachnid for Collectors, Taxidermy, Art, and Education

Real Black Tiger Tarantula M, L, XL Cyriopagopus Minax Photography Prop Insect Arachnid Taxidermy Spider Entomology Study

OVERSTOCK Pink White Orange Lanternfly Leafhopper Pyrops Sultana for entomology taxidermy gothic art nature wall decor entomology hobby

OVERSTOCK Blue Orange Lanternfly Leafhopper Pyrops Gunjii for entomology taxidermy gothic art nature wall decor entomology hobby

GIANT Empress Cicada - Megopomonia imperatoria | World's Largest Cicada 8" Wingspan | Premium Spread Specimen | Entomology Taxidermy

Graphium Sarpedon Real Blue Bottle Swallowtail Butterfly for Learning and Collection Insect or Bug Art Home Decor Nature Insect Taxidermy

Madyes Swallowtail Butterfly Battus Madyes for Photography Study Spreading Nature Art Insect Taxidermy Homeschooling Entomology Home Decor

Real Butterfly Hypolimnas Pandarus Eight Spotted Diadem Insect Taxidermy Art Photography Prop Home Decor Entomology Nature Study Learning 4H

White Swallowtail Butterfly Specimen: Papilio Dardanus Entomology Display

Papilio dardanus tibullus Flying Handkerchief Butterfly Insect Taxidermy Butterfly Spreading Photography Home Decor Nature Study Learning 4H

Luna Moth Sticker Pack: Vintage Insect Decals

Framed Red Cracker Butterfly Taxidermy: Hamadryas Amphinome Insect Decor

Red Cracker Butterfly Taxidermy: Hamadryas Amphinome, Collection Art

Hexarthrius Parryi Large Fighting Stag Beetle for Insect Taxidermy Entomology Art Nature Halloween Decor Home School Photography Props

Eupatorus gracilicornis Real Five Horned Rhinoceros Beetle for Photography Insect Taxidermy Halloween Frame Art Entomology Nature Collecting

Large Black Stag Beetle Dorcus bucephalus for Photography Insect Taxidermy Halloween Art Amateur Entomology Nature Decor Collecting School

Real Swallowtail Butterfly Red Helen Papilio Helenus for Insect Taxidermy Collection Art Photography Prop Home Decor Nature Study Learning

Real Atlas Beetle Chalcosoma Atlas Unmounted Bug Pinning Specimen Halloween Photography Insect Taxidermy Entomology Nature Decor Collection

Real Lilac Mother of Pearl Salamis Cacta Butterfly Photography Spreading Art Insect Taxidermy Entomology Home Decor Halloween Orange Study

Real African Monarch Butterfly Danaus Chrysippus for Taxidermy Collection Study Homeschooling Photography Art Framing Display Fun

Zebra Swordtail, Eurytides protesilaus nigricornis Unmounted Butterfly Tiger Framing Study Insect Taxidermy Curiosity Collecting Nature Art

Rough Sodalite Mineral Stones on Metal Base Stand Raw Spepcimen Chunks for Table Display or Gift Blue White Patterning Unique and Stunning

Real Central Emperor Swallowtail Butterfly Specimen: 4" Wingspan

Real Praying Mantis Creobroter gemmatus specimen Insect Taxidermy Framing Mounting Art Study Collecting Curiosity Oddity Nature Gift Strange

XL Specimen Forceps Professional Grade for Entomology Study Butterfly Moth Spreading Bug Handling Philately Stamp Collecting Tongs Tweezers

3" Stainless Steel Corsage Pins: Floral Craft, Insect Pinning

Wholesale Insect Pins 300-1000 Sharp 1.5 inches Butterfly Spreading Pinning Entomology Insect Taxidermy Floral Arrangement Maker Craft Art

Paper Kite Butterfly Specimen: Idea Leuconoe for Art, Taxidermy, and Collecting

Monarch Butterfly Specimen: Entomology Taxidermy, Oddity Collection

Insect Specimen Pins for Bug Pinning, Entomology Study, Insect Taxidermy, Biology Supply Floral Arrangement, Model Crafting Art Sharp 1.5 in

Large Halloween Black Orange Cicada Angamiana floridula for Insect Taxidermy Bug Pinning Supply Collecting Curiosity Oddity Specimen Vulture

Death's Head Moth Acherontia lachesis, Real Specimen for Bug Pinning Artwork Collection Gifting Natural History Silence of the Lambs Movie

Green Banded Day-Flying Moth Urania leilus, for Moth Pinning Art Insect Taxidermy Entomology Collection Art Projects and Learning Iridescent

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