{"product_id":"pentatomidae-giant-stink-bug-from-laos-frame-4-x-4","title":"Framed Embolosterna taurus, Pentatomidae, Bull-horn shield bug  from Laos, 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\u003eFramed Embolosterna taurus, Pentatomidae, Bull-horn shield bug  from Laos, frame 4\" x 4 \"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmbolosterna taurus is a species of true bug in the family Tessaratomidae, a group commonly known as giant shield bugs or stink bugs. The species was first described by the entomologist John Obadiah Westwood in 1837. There does not appear to be a widely accepted English common name specifically for Embolosterna taurus, so it is usually referred to by its scientific name. Like other tessaratomid bugs, it has a shield-shaped body and piercing-sucking mouthparts used for feeding on plant material.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe distribution of Embolosterna taurus is centered in southern and southeastern Asia. Historical records report the species from regions including India, Burma (Myanmar), China, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Malacca, the Malay Peninsula, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and parts of Indochina and Timor. Modern taxonomic databases broadly place the species within Southern Asia, although older entomological literature suggests a wider Southeast Asian range\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 \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887234871560,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES749","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887724949768,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES750","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53771408965896,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES751","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53771408998664,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES752","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/6a0c9361f824033532036492.png?v=1779209078","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/pentatomidae-giant-stink-bug-from-laos-frame-4-x-4","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}