{"product_id":"rare-framed-ironclad-beetle-taxidermy-entomologist-gift","title":"Rare Framed Ironclad Beetle Taxidermy, Entomologist Gift","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\u003eZopherus nodulosus, ironclad beetle, Zopheridae taxidermy, entomology gift, ethically sourced, bug collection, insect, RARE SPECIMEN\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eZopherus nodulosus, commonly known as the Texas Ironclad Beetle, belongs to the family Zopheridae. This beetle is renowned for its incredibly tough exoskeleton, which can withstand extreme force, making it nearly impervious to predators and external pressure. It has a dark, mottled body that is elongated and covered with small, knobby protrusions, giving it a rugged, armoured appearance. Adult beetles are typically around 1 to 2 cm in length.\nThe species is primarily found in Texas and other southwestern regions of the United States, inhabiting dry, arid environments where they are often associated with deadwood, which serves as a food source.\nThe genus name Zopherus comes from the Greek word \"zophos,\" meaning darkness, likely a nod to their dark, camouflaging colouration. A fascinating curiosity is that due to their extreme durability, ironclad beetles are often used in scientific studies on material toughness and structural biology.\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":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52889782124808,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES5","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889782157576,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES6","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52889782190344,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES7","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52889782223112,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES8","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69a22f2b0b9b45771c5e8945_5d87434f-18a5-412f-9706-72c00b2d31b2.png?v=1773173566","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/rare-framed-ironclad-beetle-taxidermy-entomologist-gift","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}