Brachysiderus quadrimaculatus PERU

£9.95

Glossy Horned Rhino Beetle

Sex: Male

Quality: A1 (perfect)

Availability: Out of stock SKU: WB14183

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Dynastidae, First named by Waterhouse in 1881.

Colour: The pronotum (thorax cover) is coloured in a rich chestnut brown. The elytra (wing coverings) are a pale sandy brown with four faint black spots top and bottom. The legs and horn are black.

Size: Length 40+mm

Comments & Applications: This is an unusual collectable Rhino beetle, sometimes called the Glossy Horn beetle. Always a popular species with collectors and the trade. Perfect for applications in framing domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film

Format: Male. Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia