Stolas species 2 Tortoise Beetle Peru

£5.95

The Tortoise Beetle

Sex: Male

Quality: A-/A1- (average to good)

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

 

Availability: 3 in stock SKU: WB15032
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Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Chrysomelidae. First named by Kirsch in 1876.

Colour: This beetle is black and gold spot with gold coloured feet.

Size: Length measuring from tip of head/jaw to the end of the abdomen, but excluding legs and antenna 14-15+mm

Comments & Applications: A collectable curious odd round beetle from Peru, commonly known as the Tortoise beetle. Perfect for hobby, research, or trade applications: insect art, design, box frames, wall hangings, film etc.

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia