{"product_id":"framed-dynastes-hercules-lychyi-beetle-taxidermy-wall-art-a4","title":"Framed Dynastes Hercules Lychyi Beetle, Taxidermy Wall Art (A4)","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\u003eDynastes hercules lychyi, hercules rhino beetle, rhinocerus beetle, giant beetle from Colombia, frame A4\nBeautiful wall art, taxidermy art. Outstanding Halloween decorations, home decor, office decor, and educational setting assets.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpecimen average size: 121 to 138 mm\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Dynastes hercules lychyi, commonly known as the Lychyi Hercules Beetle, is a remarkable insect belonging to the family Scarabaeidae. This species is renowned for its impressive size and distinctive appearance. Adult males can reach lengths of up to 5.9 inches (15 centimeters), making them one of the largest beetles in the world. Their bodies are predominantly black, complemented by striking, horn-like protrusions extending from their head and thorax.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese formidable horns serve a dual purpose: to engage in combat with rival males for territory and mating rights and as tools for digging in the soil. In contrast, females lack these extravagant horns, showcasing a more streamlined physique. The Lychyi Hercules Beetle inhabits tropical rainforests in parts of Central and South America, particularly in countries like Costa Rica and Panama.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs nocturnal creatures, they emerge under the cover of darkness to forage for decaying plant matter, sap, and fruits. The life cycle of this species involves a larval stage, during which they reside in rotting wood, contributing to natural decomposition processes. Due to their stunning appearance and ecological significance, these beetles are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of entomology.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\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.\nPlease take into consideration that the specimen that you will receive may slightly differ in size, shape or color 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":"The Insectrum Company","offers":[{"title":"WITH NAME TAG \/ BLACK FRAME","offer_id":56502085091592,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES3786","price":171.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITH NAME TAG \/ WHITE FRAME","offer_id":56502085124360,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES3787","price":171.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ BLACK FRAME","offer_id":56502085157128,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES3788","price":171.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ WHITE FRAME","offer_id":56502085189896,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES3789","price":171.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69d04b53dfcbab8a6389a6e2.png?v=1775795923","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-dynastes-hercules-lychyi-beetle-taxidermy-wall-art-a4","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}