{"product_id":"tefflus-megerlei-giant-african-tiger-beetle-carabidae-beetle-taxidermy-bug-ground-beetle-from-cameroon-frame-6-x-6","title":"Framed Giant African Tiger Beetle Taxidermy Display (6x6)","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\u003eTefflus megerlei, Giant African tiger beetle, Carabidae beetle, taxidermy bug, ground beetle from Cameroon, frame 6\" x 6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTefflus megerlei is a species of ground beetle belonging to the family Carabidae, subfamily Panagaeinae. This beetle is recognized for its relatively large size and robust, elongated body adapted for fast movement. Adults typically measure between 30 to 45 millimeters in length, making them one of the larger beetles in their subfamily. The species displays a matte black coloration with a slightly flattened appearance, characteristic of ground beetles, and possesses long legs and strong mandibles suitable for its predatory lifestyle.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTefflus megerlei is primarily distributed across parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Its range includes countries in East and Southern Africa, such as Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa, where it inhabits dry savanna, woodland, and open grassland ecosystems. This beetle is a ground-dwelling predator, often active at night, feeding on other insects and arthropods. Its ecological role as a nocturnal hunter contributes to the control of pest populations, making it an important component of the terrestrial invertebrate community in its native habitats.\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":"WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52889834586376,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES3776","price":29.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52896629227784,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES3777","price":29.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d4bd63ac8a3999864414f_a03cce0f-92bd-40f5-8cdc-b70677ebf786.png?v=1773583153","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/tefflus-megerlei-giant-african-tiger-beetle-carabidae-beetle-taxidermy-bug-ground-beetle-from-cameroon-frame-6-x-6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}