Batocera hercules SULAWESI

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Cerambycidae, First named by Boisduval in 1835

Colour: The head thorax and elytra are coloured greyish white. The marginal edge of the elytra is coloured a pale brownish orange. The legs are darker grey-black.

Size: Length measuring from the head-abdomen (excludes legs and antenna) 55-80mm

Comments & Applications: A massive longhorn beetle, rightly named the Hercules. Seldom offered for sale, a collectable species. Always a popular choice among the art and design industry for frames, domes, and general taxidermy. Also perfect for close up photography as well as science, education and film applications.

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding