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Made from recycled products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION  \u003c\/strong\u003eAKA The Elephant Beetle.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e Belonging to the Scarabaeidae family this rhinoceros beetle is one of the worlds largest beetles. The black \u003cspan\u003eelytra (wing casing)\u003c\/span\u003e surface is covered with fine hairs giving it a tan\/yellow appearance. with powerful legs and large tarsal claws. Note the strong looking horns protruding from the head. The larvae take up to three years to develop whilst the adult beetles which feed on sap or rotten fruit only live for one - three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic specimen. Strictly limited item. \u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rhinoceros_beetle\" title=\"Rhinoceros beetle\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg?v=1782195173\" title=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" width=\"503\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47264911163563,"sku":"BNMEL - 070103","price":345.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/BNME_Megasoma_elephas_1__68944.1570010357.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782201844"},{"product_id":"megasoma-mars","title":"Megasoma mars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIES \u003c\/strong\u003e Megasoma elephas  110+mm approx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e   Central America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME \u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e21.5x29.5xD5cm. Made from recycled products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION  \u003c\/strong\u003eAKA The Elephant Beetle.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e Belonging to the Scarabaeidae family this rhinoceros beetle is one of the worlds largest beetles. The black \u003cspan\u003eelytra ( wing casing )\u003c\/span\u003e surface is shiny black with powerful legs and large tarsal claws. appearance. Note the strong looking horns protruding from the head. The larvae take up to three years to develop whilst the adult beetles which feed on sap or rotten fruit only live for one - three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic specimen. Strictly limited item. \u003ca class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rhinoceros_beetle\" title=\"Rhinoceros beetle\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg?v=1782195173\" title=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" width=\"503\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47264911261867,"sku":"BNMAR - 070201","price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/BNMAR_Megasoma_mars_2__86762.1557539305.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782201848"},{"product_id":"alcides-metaurus-dorsal-ventral","title":"Alcides metaurus dorsal \/ ventral","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIES \u003c\/strong\u003e Alcides metaurus \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e   Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME \u003c\/strong\u003e  28.5x15.5xD5cm. Made from recycled products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e  Rare moth from North Queensland Australia from the family Uraniidae. This adult moths colourations range from black with iridescent bands of yellow and\/or pink on the dorsal and a beautiful sky blue colouring with black bands on the ventral. The larvae feed on Omphalea queenslandia and Omphalea papuana. They can be seen feeding on nectar and rest with their wings out. Stunning specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot often stocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock several Alcides sp. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store-sya7wh.mybigcommerce.com\/alcides-agathrysus\/\" title=\"Alcides agathrysus\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff;\"\u003eBBAAVLA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  and \u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store-sya7wh.mybigcommerce.com\/alcides-agathrysus-viso\/\" title=\"Alcides moth Bits \u0026amp; Bugs\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff;\"\u003eBBAALA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store-sya7wh.mybigcommerce.com\/alcides-orontes\/\" title=\"Alcides moth\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff;\"\u003eBCAAV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/footer-updated-feb-2024_397a1c60-bc9f-42c6-8cc2-e56204205ff2.jpg?v=1782195187\" title=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" width=\"503\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47264919716011,"sku":"BEAM2LA - 100401","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/BEAMELA_bench_3__76397.1533096434.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782202022"},{"product_id":"morpho-rhetenor-helena-wl9j","title":"Morpho rhetenor helena","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIES \u003c\/strong\u003e Morpho rhetenor helena\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e   Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME \u003c\/strong\u003e  21.5x24.5xD5cm. Made from recycled products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e    The Morphos are Neotropical butterflies found mostly in South America, this species was sourced from Peru. \u003cspan\u003eThe genus name Morpho comes from an Ancient Greek epithet, roughly \"the shapely one\", for Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty. \u003c\/span\u003eThis male rhetenor helenor has a brilliant iridescent blue colouring highlighted with a white band. The colouation of the wings on the dorsal will vary depending on the angle of the frame in stark contrast the ventral is a dull brown. The blue male butterfly has a wingspan up to 17cm across. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is truly the most spectacular butterfly in our range and a must for any collector. This item is not stocked all year as limited quantities are supplied from our sources annually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note all Morpho butterflies are mounted without abdomen. The abdomen of the Morpho emits a grease like substance which stains the backboard. All professional mounts will not have an abdomen attached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE - Some wings may have minor scratches. This is considered natural and does not detract from the beauty of this gorgeous butterfly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg?v=1782195173\" title=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" width=\"503\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47264922239147,"sku":"BHMHLA - 050402","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/BHMHLA_morpho_helena_a2_1__57559.1777607365.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782202068"},{"product_id":"salvazana-imperialis","title":"Salvazana imperialis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIES \u003c\/strong\u003e Salvazana imperialis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN   \u003c\/strong\u003eThailand \/ Laos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME \u003c\/strong\u003e  16.5x16.5xD5cm. Made from recycled products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e  Bright orange and green wing colours on this cicada. Difficult to stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCicadas are the loudest insects in the world and there are more than 200 species in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is thought that the sound produced by some communal species can act as a defense against predatory birds and some are even loud enough (120 decibels) to be painful to the human ear. Cicadas also often sing in chorus, which makes it more difficult for a predator to locate an individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCicadas are so conspicuous that many of their common names were initially given to them by children. As a result cicadas probably have the most colourful common names in the insect world. Some of these include: Black Prince (\u003cem\u003ePsaltoda plaga\u003c\/em\u003e), Double Drummer, Floury Baker, and the Green Grocer or Yellow Monday, \u003cem\u003eCyclochila australasiae\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCicada facts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly male cicadas sing. They do this in an attempt to find a mate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent species have different songs to attract only their own kind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult cicadas have short lives, usually only a few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost of their lives are spent as nymphs underground. For some species this can be up to several years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCicadas feed only on plant sap using their piercing, sucking mouthparts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCicadas feed on a huge range of plants, including eucalypts and grasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirds, bats, spiders, wasps, ants, mantids and tree crickets all prey on cicadas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg?v=1782195173\" title=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" width=\"503\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47264948027563,"sku":"BBSIMP - 080301","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/BBSIMP_200__53941.1526533531.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782202609"},{"product_id":"dynastes-hercules-lichyi","title":"Dynastes hercules lichyi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIES \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDynastes hercules lichyi 140-144mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e  Ecuador\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductDescriptionContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME \u003c\/strong\u003e 21.5x29.5xD5cm. Made from recycled products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e   XL rhinoceros beetle set in white matt. These rhino beetles use their impressive curved horns when fighting other males for access to females which are hornless. The adults are nocturnal buzzing noisily at night and are generally short lived only having a 2 -3 year life cycle. They are one of the strongest creatures on earth for their size. Our framed specimens have beautiful glossy light brown wing casings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly limited item \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg?v=1782195173\" title=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" width=\"503\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47264952320171,"sku":"BNDHL - 070101","price":590.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/BNDHL_Dynastes_hercules__31206.1774489468.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782202715"},{"product_id":"australian-jewel-beetles","title":"Australian Jewel Beetles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIES \u003c\/strong\u003e Metaxymorpha gloriosa + hauseri, Castiarina erubescens + rollei , Cyria imperialis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e   Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME \u003c\/strong\u003e  15.5x28.5xD5cm. Made from recycled products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e  The Metaxymorpha is a genus of beetles in the Buprestidae family found in the tropical forests of far North Queensland. They are normally around 2-3cm and are prized for their beautiful colourations from gold to red and metallic green. Truely a jewel beetle gem. These beautiful Australian beetles \u003cspan\u003eemerge in the summertime to coordinate with flowering of native plants including Eucalyptus and Tea trees. \u003cspan\u003eAll these beetles are part of the gloriosa mimicing group and can be seen feeding on the same tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaxymoprpha gloriosa`s host plant is Goia lasionura. \u003cspan\u003eCastiarina is the best mimicry genus in Australia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCyria imperialis - AKA Banksia jewel beetle described by \u003cspan\u003eThe Danish naturalist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Johan_Christian_Fabricius\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eJohan Christian Fabricius\u003c\/a\u003e . 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This is the smallest Actias in this genus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThese specimens are hand reared and colours may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eStrictly limited item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"footer.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/footer.jpg?v=1782195205\" title=\"footer.jpg\" width=\"503\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47265524973739,"sku":"BAANEILA - 060401","price":320.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/BAANEILA_Actias_neidhoeferi_1__02569.1718257700.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782213381"},{"product_id":"temognatha-murrayi","title":"Temognatha murrayi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIES \u003c\/strong\u003e Temognatha murrayi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN   \u003c\/strong\u003eAustralia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME \u003c\/strong\u003e  14.5x14.5xD5cm. Made from recycled products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e  Endemic to Australia this beautiful genus of wood boring beetles come in a wide variety of bright colours. From the family Buprestidae this genus of beetles can be found in all states of Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead and pronotum metallic bronze and elytra with three transverse black bands with a hint of maroon. Size approximately 36mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced in far north Queensland with appropriate permits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly limited stock. Rarely offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg?v=1782195173\" title=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" width=\"503\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47265525858475,"sku":"BATMV - 070301","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/BATMV_Temognatha_murrayi_1__42295.1718335116.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782213397"},{"product_id":"temognatha-miranda-female","title":"Temognatha miranda female","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIES \u003c\/strong\u003e Temognatha miranda female\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN   \u003c\/strong\u003eAustralia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME \u003c\/strong\u003e  14.5x14.5xD5cm. 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Rarely offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg?v=1782195173\" title=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" width=\"503\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47265525891243,"sku":"BATMF - 070401","price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/BATMF_Temognatha_miranda_f_1__69981.1718335824.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782213398"},{"product_id":"temognatha-chevrolati","title":"Temognatha chevrolati","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIES \u003c\/strong\u003e Temognatha chevrolati\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN   \u003c\/strong\u003eAustralia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME \u003c\/strong\u003e  14.5x14.5xD5cm. 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Rarely offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg?v=1782195173\" title=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" width=\"503\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47265525989547,"sku":"BATCH - 080201","price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/BATCH_Temognatha_chevrolati_1__99470.1718336369.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782213400"},{"product_id":"temognatha-brucki","title":"Temognatha brucki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIES \u003c\/strong\u003eTemognatha brucki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN   \u003c\/strong\u003eAustralia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME \u003c\/strong\u003e  14.5x14.5xD5cm. Made from recycled products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e  Endemic to Australia this beautiful genus of wood boring beetles come in a wide variety of bright colours. From the family Buprestidae this genus of beetles can be found in all states of Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead and pronotum green and elytra a beautiful golden yellow. Size approximately 36mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced in far north Queensland with appropriate permits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly limited stock. Rarely offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg?v=1782195173\" title=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" width=\"503\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47265528774827,"sku":"BATBR - 070401","price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/BATBR_Temognatha_brucki_2__49539.1718340053.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782213423"},{"product_id":"temognatha-bonvouloirii-female","title":"Temognatha bonvouloirii female","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIES \u003c\/strong\u003e Chrysochroa rugicollis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN   \u003c\/strong\u003eThailand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME \u003c\/strong\u003e  14.5x14.5xD5cm. 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Rarely offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg?v=1782195173\" title=\"footer-updated-feb-2024.jpg\" width=\"503\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bits \u0026 Bugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47265528873131,"sku":"BATBOF - 080201","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/3153\/6811\/files\/BATBOF_Temognatha_bonvouloirii_f_1__18061.1718337366.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782213424"},{"product_id":"megasoma-elephas-open","title":"Megasoma elephas open","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIES \u003c\/strong\u003e Megasoma elephas  +110mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e   Central America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME \u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e29.5x21.5xD5cm. 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