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Nepa ruba Giant Ruby Water Scorpion SULAWESI

Male Vespa mandarinia f. bellona Asian Giant Hornet THAILAND
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£5.85

Ruby Water Scorpion

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SKU: WB9825
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Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Hemiptera, First named by Linnaeus in 1758

Colour: Forewings dark brown/black, hindwings transparent with dark veins. Thorax brown, abdomen red.

Size: Body length including tails 90-100+mm. Wingspan 50-60mm

Comments & Applications:  One of the rarer species of water scorpion with amazing red bodies. The curious long twin tails operate as a breathing tube when submerged. Always a favourite with collectors, the art and craft industry, photography, framing, interior design, film, entertainment and educational purposes

Format: Supplied Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting. Wings spread.

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