Hyönteistarvike Tibiale
Retailer / private label
UnclaimedFinnish specialist retailer of entomology supplies, operating a Helsinki store and online shop.
Last updated September 29, 2026
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Overview
Hyönteistarvike Tibiale is a Finnish specialist retailer of entomology supplies, described in public data as a Finnish entomology store. It serves insect collectors, researchers, students, and naturalists, offering tools and equipment for collecting, preparing, and studying insects. Its product range includes insect pins, insect boxes, spreading boards, nets, UV lamps, insect traps, literature, and insect handling supplies. The company also publishes or distributes book series under the Heterocera-Press imprint. The business operates a physical store in Herttoniemi, Helsinki, at Lämmittäjänkatu 2 A, and an online shop. The online store was launched on 24 February 2023, according to the company's website. The store has published opening hours for 2026 and has advertised special holiday opening hours, such as extended hours on Finnish Independence Day. The company is private and appears to be independently owned; no parent company or listed status is indicated in the available evidence. As a niche retailer, Tibiale occupies a specialized position in the Finnish market for entomological equipment and literature. Its name, 'Hyönteistarvike', translates roughly to 'insect supply', and 'Tibiale' is a Latin-derived term used in entomology. The company's combination of a physical shop and e-commerce supports both local customers and remote buyers across Finland.
History
Hyönteistarvike Tibiale is a Finnish entomology store. Public data describes it simply as a Finnish entomology store, and its own website presents it as a supplier of entomological equipment and literature. The company operates from Herttoniemi in Helsinki, at Lämmittäjänkatu 2 A, where it maintains a physical shop. It also runs an online store, which was opened on 24 February 2023 according to a notice on its website. The site lists product categories such as insect pins, insect boxes, spreading boards, nets, UV lamps, insect traps, literature, insect handling supplies, and book series under the Heterocera-Press name. The store has published opening hours for 2026 and has advertised special holiday hours, including extended opening on Finnish Independence Day. The available evidence does not specify the founding year, founder, ownership structure, or any parent company. The business appears to be a private, independent retailer focused on the Finnish market.
New online store opened
Announced extended Independence Day opening hours for 6 December 2024
Published store opening hours for 2026
Products and positioning
Specialist retailer for entomologists and insect enthusiasts in Finland, combining a Helsinki store with an online shop.
Insect pins
Pins used for mounting insects in collections.
Insect boxes
Storage boxes for insect specimens.
Spreading boards
Boards used to spread and dry insect wings for mounting.
Nets
Nets for collecting insects in the field.
UV lamps
Lamps used to attract insects, especially moths.
Insect traps
Traps for capturing insects for study.
Literature
Entomological books and publications.
Insect handling supplies
Tools and supplies for handling insect specimens.
Book series (Heterocera-Press)
Book series published or distributed under the Heterocera-Press imprint.
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