XL
Giant Scoliid Wasp in Box Frame (Megascolia procer)
- £69.99
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Giant Scoliid Wasp (XL) in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and region name is printed underneath the specimen.
The Giant Scoliid Wasp is a solitary was in the family of Scoliidae, which make up a collection of 560 wasps worldwide, they tend to be black and often marked with yellow or orange colouring and can measure 2 - 3 inches in length.
This species is a parasitoid of the Atlas beetle, meaning it becomes a host for the wasp's larvae - which eventually leads to the beetle's death. Its sting also has a paralytic effect.
Latin Name: Megascolia procer
Quality: A1
Sex: Male
Distribution: Megascolia Procer can be found in Java & Indonesia.
Prepared: By our very own entomologists.
Frame: Wooden box frame with glass window and hanging clips - handmade in our workshop.
Frame Size: 6 x 6 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.
This would be a beautiful addition to your home or office.
Gender: Male
Frame Size (Inches): 6 x 6
Specimen Colour: Black
Distribution: Asia
All of our frames are carefully wrapped and boxed before shipping out once they are ready. Items that we advise are in stock still need to be prepared and made for you.
If you are in a rush, frames can be shipped on a quicker delivery service once they are ready. We can ship on an overnight service for example but you will need to email us, so we can advise when your order will be ready.
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