{"product_id":"thasus-gigas-taxidermy-giant-mesquite-bug-3rd-instar-entomology-wall-decor","title":"Thasus gigas taxidermy: giant mesquite bug 3rd instar - entomology wall decor","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\u003eThasus gigas 3rd instar, giant mesquite, Hemiptera, true bug, taxidermy, wall decor, entomology, science collection, ethically sourced, bug\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Thasus gigas, known as the giant mesquite bug, is a striking insect from the Coreidae family, notable for its large size and unique appearance. Adult Thasus gigas features a robust body with a predominantly dark colouration interspersed with bright, contrasting patterns. The clear wings—often tinted with hues of amber—add an element of translucency to its otherwise bold look, and its legs are long, spiny, and well-adapted for gripping onto host plants. Native to warmer regions, it is found across parts of southern China and Southeast Asia, where it primarily feeds on mesquite and acacia species.\nThe genus name Thasus originates from the Greek “Θάσος,” a reference to Thasos, an island, possibly alluding to its widespread habitat. A curiosity of Thasus gigas is its odoriferous glands, which emit a pungent scent when threatened, functioning as a natural defence. This species is studied for its interaction with ecosystems, as it can impact plant health in agricultural areas.\nIn entomology, the term \"3rd instar\" refers to the third developmental stage of an insect larva, following two previous moults. Insects with complete metamorphosis (like beetles, butterflies, and flies) go through several larval stages, each separated by a moulting process where they shed their exoskeleton to grow larger. Each stage is called an \"instar.\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nWe 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":52887736877320,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES290","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887736910088,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES291","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887736942856,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES292","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887736975624,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES293","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69a22cfd0b9b45771c5e1c87_fb45260e-1199-4d56-9efd-addce74618f1.png?v=1774896170","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/thasus-gigas-taxidermy-giant-mesquite-bug-3rd-instar-entomology-wall-decor","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}