Thysia (Diastocera) wallichi tonkinensis THAILAND
£3.95 – £5.95
Tufted Longhorn Beetle
Format: papered/unmounted, requires relaxing and setting
Locational Data: Chiang Mai
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Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Cerambycidae, First named by Hope in 1831
Colour: The head and thorax are blueish black with curious tufts of hair on each segment. The elytra is a blueish green with hints of dark brown/red and prominent black dashes and spots.
Size: Length measuring from the head-abdomen (excludes legs and antenna) 28-40mm
Comments & Applications: A colourful beetle with curious tufted antenna. It remains a popular choice among the art and design industry for frames, domes, and general taxidermy. Also perfect for close up photography as well as science, education and film applications.
Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding