Giant Harlequin Beetle Genuine Framed Specimen

Giant harlequin beetle is a long-horned beetle from the family Cerambycidae. It has a varied pattern of black and muted orange/tan markings on its wing covers (it looks hand painted - truly amazing) The markings gave rise to its name (looking like a classic comic pantomime character) The awesome paintjob provides useful camouflage when resting amongst lichen covered fig trees. The males have long forelegs which can be longer than the entire body.

These long legs are used in attracting females and essential when climbing the branches and trunks of trees.

These beetles are also able to fly short distances. They feed on sap and lay their eggs on the trunks of dying / dead trees.

SPECIES Acrocinus longimanus

ORIGIN  Peru

FRAME  15.5cm x 28.5cm x Depth 5cm, made from recycled products.

Each specimen is unique in colour and attributes we believe every little character glitch is a part of it's story and to be embraced.

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