Quick-Check Tool
Legal Species Quick-Check
Pick a country and insect type to instantly see whether it's legal, restricted, or prohibited — plus legal alternatives where applicable.
Quick-Reference Table
Legality overview for all insect types across supported countries.
| Insect Type | 🇺🇸United States | 🇦🇺Australia | 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 🇪🇺Europe | 🇳🇿New Zealand | 🇨🇦Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubia Roaches | Legal | Prohibited | Legal | Restricted | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Crickets | Legal | Legal | Legal | Legal | Permit Required | Legal |
| Mealworms | Legal | Legal | Legal | Legal | Permit Required | Legal |
| Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) | Legal | Legal | Legal | Legal | Permit Required | Legal |
| Superworms | Legal | Legal | Legal | Legal | Permit Required | Legal |
| Silkworms | Legal | Legal | Legal | Legal | Permit Required | Legal |
| Discoid Roaches | Legal | Prohibited | Legal | Restricted | Prohibited | Legal |
| Woodies / Tanbark Roaches | Legal | Legal | Legal | Legal | Permit Required | Legal |
| Hornworms | Legal | Prohibited | Legal | Restricted | Prohibited | Legal |
| Waxworms | Legal | Legal | Legal | Legal | Permit Required | Legal |
| Scorpions | Permit Required | Permit Required | Legal | Restricted | Prohibited | Restricted |
| Tarantulas | Permit Required | Permit Required | Legal | Restricted | Prohibited | Restricted |
General guidance only — not legal advice. Regulations change frequently and vary by region and species. Always verify current requirements with the relevant government authority (e.g. USDA/APHIS, DEFRA/APHA, MPI, CFIA, or your state/province department of agriculture) before keeping, breeding, shipping, or importing insects.