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Megaloxantha purpurascens MALAYSIA

£8.95

Purple Hued Jewel Beetle

Sex: Male or FM

Quality: A1-/A1 (good to perfect)

Format: Unmounted, papered, legs folded requires relaxing and setting

Availability: 9 in stock SKU: WB12499

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Buprestidae, first named by Ritsema in 1879

Colour: Overall colour green with deep purple hue.

Size: Length of beetle measuring from tip of jaw to the end of abdomen is 45-55mm (excludes legs and antenna).

Comments & Applications: A large and beautiful jewel beetle, very popular among the craft and design industry. Applications include reference collection, framing, domes, artwork, photography,  and film

Format: Male or female. Unmounted, requires relaxing and setting

More information: External link – Captive Breeding

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