Scarabaeus Scarab Dung Beetle MADAGASCAR
£4.95
Egyptian Scarab or Dung Beetle
Sex: Male or FM
Quality: A1-/A1 (good to perfect)
Format: Papered/unmounted
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Scarabaeidae, unidentified species
Colour: Overall dark-brown black beetle, .
Size: Body length measuring from tip of head/jaw to the end of the abdomen but excluding legs and antenna: 23-26mm
Comments & Applications: A good sized scarab beetle featuring the classic Egyptian shape as found in the tombs of the Pharaohs! Also known as dung beetles well known for rolling up and creating dung balls upon which an egg is laid the the larva feed.
Seldom offered for sale, a nice addition to any entomological reference collection. Also useful for educational purposes, fine art, and macro photography.
Format: Supplied Papered/unmounted requires relaxing and setting
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