{"product_id":"framed-giant-emerald-beetle-taxidermy-ethically-sourced-entomology-art","title":"Framed giant emerald beetle taxidermy: ethically sourced entomology art","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\u003eMecynorrhina torquata poggei, male, giant emerald beetle, taxidermy present, entomology gif, ethically sourced, nature art, bug specimen, insect collection, natural history, wall decor\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMecynorrhina torquata poggei is a stunning subspecies of flower beetle from the Scarabaeidae family, known for its vibrant colouration and large size. Adults can reach 60–80 mm in length, with males often featuring a distinctive horn on their head used in fights for mates. The beetle's exoskeleton displays a mix of metallic green, yellow, and white patches, creating a visually striking appearance. Its wings are functional, enabling the beetle to fly.\nThis subspecies is native to tropical rainforests in Central Africa, particularly the Congo Basin, where it feeds on fruits and tree sap.\nThe genus name Mecynorrhina comes from Greek roots meaning \"long nose,\" referencing the beetle's elongated head. \"Poggei\" honours the 19th-century German explorer Paul Pogge, who collected specimens in Africa.\nA curiosity: these beetles are popular in insect collections due to their size and beauty, and they are sometimes kept as exotic pets by enthusiasts worldwide.\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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\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":"WITH NAME TAG \/ BLACK FRAME","offer_id":52887747297544,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1386","price":51.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITH NAME TAG \/ WHITE FRAME","offer_id":52887747330312,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1387","price":51.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ BLACK FRAME","offer_id":52887747363080,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1388","price":51.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG \/ WHITE FRAME","offer_id":52887747395848,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1389","price":51.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/699b650815348523227a5534.png?v=1774641150","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-giant-emerald-beetle-taxidermy-ethically-sourced-entomology-art","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}