{"product_id":"eupatorus-beccarii-the-beccaris-horned-beetle-taxidermy-beetle-entomology-gift-ethically-sourced-insect-specimen-6x6","title":"Eupatorus beccarii, the Beccari's horned beetle,  taxidermy beetle, entomology gift, ethically sourced, insect specimen, 6x6","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrder limit: $250 (approx. £187) per transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to purchase more, please place separate orders. I’ll happily refund any extra shipping costs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEupatorus beccarii, the Beccari's horned beetle, taxidermy beetle, entomology gift, ethically sourced, insect specimen, 6x6\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe male Eupatorus beccarii, native to Indonesia, is a striking and impressive species within the rhinoceros beetle family. Known for its robust size and distinct horn structure, this beetle can grow up to 9 centimeters in length, making it one of the largest in its group. The male is particularly renowned for its dramatic and intricate horn arrangement. It features a large, prominent horn that extends from the front of the head, with two additional horns protruding from the thorax. The color of the male Eupatorus beccarii typically ranges from a deep black to dark brown, with a glossy finish that highlights the beetle's muscular and powerful body. This impressive horn structure, combined with its formidable size, makes the male beetle easily recognizable and visually striking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to its stunning physical features, the male Eupatorus beccarii uses its horns for combat, particularly during mating season. Like many beetles in the rhinoceros family, the males engage in fierce battles for dominance and the right to mate with females. These horn duels are often intense, as the beetles attempt to push or lift their rivals using their horns, showcasing their strength and determination. The Eupatorus beccarii is commonly found in the tropical forests of Indonesia, where it feeds on decaying organic material, which provides nourishment for both larvae and adults. Due to its striking appearance and size, the male Eupatorus beccarii is highly sought after by insect collectors, though it faces threats from deforestation, which can jeopardize its habitat and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of the conservation of the rainforest where they fly and the development of responsible conscious trading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease take into consideration that the specimen that you will receive may slightly differ in size, shape or colour from the picture shown as you are purchasing a natural product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis applies only to deep frame items. Shadow boxes, if selected, come with a white inner frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INSECTRUM","offers":[{"title":"WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53078896083208,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES304","price":42.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53078896148744,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES305","price":42.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/68f65bc0173cf5042d5677d0.png?v=1774644807","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/eupatorus-beccarii-the-beccaris-horned-beetle-taxidermy-beetle-entomology-gift-ethically-sourced-insect-specimen-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}