{"product_id":"framed-heliocopris-andersoni-wings-opened-anderson-s-giant-dung-beetle-taxidermy-beetle-frame-10x8","title":"Framed Heliocopris andersoni wings opened, Anderson’s giant dung beetle, taxidermy beetle, frame 10\"x8\"","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\u003eFramed Heliocopris andersoni wings opened, Anderson’s giant dung beetle, taxidermy beetle, frame 10\"x8\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHeliocopris andersoni, commonly known as Anderson’s giant dung beetle, is a large species of scarab beetle in the family Scarabaeidae. It has a heavy rounded body with a smooth dark exoskeleton that is usually black or very dark brown and strong spiny legs adapted for digging in soil. Males often show a pronounced horn on the head or thorax which is used in fights with other males for access to dung and mating opportunities, while females generally have reduced or absent horns. Like other members of the genus Heliocopris it feeds on animal dung and forms large dung masses that are buried underground where eggs are laid and larvae develop.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis species is native to Africa and occurs in tropical and subtropical regions where large mammals provide a steady supply of dung. It is typically found in savannas woodland margins and open forest habitats where it searches for fresh dung pats on the ground. By burying dung for food and reproduction the beetle helps recycle nutrients into the soil and improves soil structure which makes it an important ecological contributor within African ecosystems.\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":"The Insectrum Company","offers":[{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53795584311560,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2069141a","price":51.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53795584344328,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES20701452b","price":51.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53795584377096,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES207111563c","price":51.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53795584409864,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES207212674d","price":51.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69b65f8328d681d17b1d9360_11b74fec-a316-490e-b737-bddd02a888da.png?v=1777209033","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-heliocopris-andersoni-wings-opened-anderson-s-giant-dung-beetle-taxidermy-beetle-frame-10x8","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}