Xylotrupes gideon

Siamese Rhinoceros Beetle in Box Frame

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A stunning Rhinoceros beetle in a handmade deep wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and common names are printed underneath the specimen.

Rhinoceros beetles, the Dynastinae, are a subfamily of the scarab beetle family: Scarabaeidae. They are also known as Hercules beetles, unicorn beetles, or horn beetles. Males can grow to between 4 to 6 cm long and are dark brown, dark red, or black in coloration and have a very shiny texture.

Latin Name: Xylotrupes gideon.

Quality: A1

Gender: Male.

Distribution: Xylotrupes gideon can be found in South East Asia.

Prepared: By our very own entomologists.

Frame: Wooden box frame with glass window and hanging clips - handmade in our workshop.

Frame Size: 9 x 7 Inch.

Please Be Aware: The specimen that you will receive may differ in size, shape or colour very slightly since you are purchasing a natural product.

Where do we source our insect specimens? All of our specimens are purchased from conservation farming projects. Please visit our ethics pages in the menu for details on the type of projects we work with.

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