Wholesale Trachelophorus giraffa MADAGASCAR

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Curculionidae, tribe Attelabidae. First named by Jekel in 1860

Colour: Black with reddish-brown elytra.

Size: Length from tip of snout to end of abdomen Male 15mm, Female 13mm – excludes legs and antenna

Comments & Applications: This species is known as the “Giraffe” beetle because of its bizarre elongated neck. The male’s necks is longer than the female. Although a tiny species its a must have for any collector and very popular among the art and design industry. Used in framing, domes, artwork, photography, film and jewellery applications

Format: Unmounted, legs/antenna folded, dried in packet, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia– Captive Breeding