Onthophagus imperator THAILAND (Pair)

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Scarabaeidae, First named by Castelnau in 1840

Colour: Head, prothorax and elytra dark green. Legs blackish green

Size: Length from end of jaw/horn to end of the abdomen but excluding legs 15-23mm

Comments & Applications:  A small but spectacular scarab/dung beetle. Males have a curious ringed “halo” with a central flat horn. Seldom offered for sale. A nice subject for artwork, photography, framing, interior design, film, entertainment or educational purposes

Format: Supplied Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

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