Megaloxantha concolor MALAYSIA

£38.95

Giant Concolor Jewel Beetle

*Worlds largest species of Bupresidae / Jewel beetle*

Sex: Male or FM

Quality: A1 (perfect)

Format: Papered/unmounted requires relaxing and setting

Locational data: Cameron Highlands

Availability: 3 in stock SKU: WB15182

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Buprestidae, First named by Kurosawa  in 1978

Colour: The overall colour is iridescent green with purple hue.

Size: Length measuring from the head-abdomen (excludes legs and antenna) 65-75mm

Comments & Applications: Wow! A very special beetle! The worlds largest species of Jewel beetle. Rarely offered for sale, highly collectable also perfect for a high end one off unique gift;  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       

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