{"product_id":"duliticola-platerodrillus-trilobite-beetle-from-indonesia-frame-4-x-4","title":"Duliticola platerodrillus, trilobite beetle, from indonesia, frame 4\" x 4\"","description":"Order limit: $250 (approx. £187) per transaction.\u003cbr\u003eIf you'd like to purchase more, please place separate orders. I’ll happily refund any extra shipping costs.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuliticola platerodrillus, trilobite beetle, from Indonesia, frame 4\" x 4\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eQuality: A1\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSex: Feale\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrame Size: 4\" X 4\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrame material: PVC and glass\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe females retain a larval form as adults (larviform females) and are about 40–80 mm in length. The females and larvae have a flattened, dark body with large scales over the head, resembling trilobites, hence the informal names trilobite beetle, trilobite larva or Sumatran trilobite larva. In contrast, the males are much smaller, 8–9 mm, resembling other beetles. Species are found in tropical forests of India and South-east Asia.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlthough the females resemble the prehistoric trilobite, the trilobite beetle evolved approximately 47 million years ago, 200 million years after trilobites had gone extinct.[2] As only the females have this appearance the search for the species' males remained a mystery until Swedish zoologist Eric Mjoberg published a research paper describing them in 1925.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of conserving the rainforest where they fly and developing responsible conscious trading.\nThis allows us to support local ranching farms with ethically sourced material and help at the same time collectors and enthusiasts to contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease consider that the specimen you will receive may slightly differ in size, shape or colour from the picture shown as you are purchasing a natural product.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease note: In our selection of white frames, the inner box frame—the part that creates the depth of the shadow box—is currently only available in black, as white versions are not available at this time. The outer frame remains white.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis detail has not been an issue in over six years of offering this product, but we wanted to proactively inform you to ensure full transparency.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis applies only to deep frame items. Shadow boxes, if selected, come with a white inner frame.","brand":"INSECTRUM","offers":[{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887218389256,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES425","price":29.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887218422024,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES426","price":29.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887218454792,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES427","price":29.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887218487560,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES428","price":29.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69a22d680b9b45771c5e2351.png?v=1773584062","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/duliticola-platerodrillus-trilobite-beetle-from-indonesia-frame-4-x-4","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}