Framed Purple Scarab Dung Beetle
Scarab Dung beetles are famous for rolling balls of dung along the ground and depositing them underground with their eggs inside. Their lifecycle made them sacred to Egyptians.
COMMON NAME: Scarab Dung Beetle
SPECIES: Enoplotrupes sharpi
LOCALITY: Asia
FRAME SIZE: 6″ x 6″ x 1.25″
FRAME COLOR: pick from BLACK, WHITE, OR DARK WALNUT.
MUSEUM QUALITY SHADOWBOX: UV blocking conservation glass, gallery style frames, archival papers. Also comes with interesting natural history information about species and 6×6 frame sizes include gift box.
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Product Description
There are over 4,500 species of scarab beetles worldwide, of which some are called dung beetles because they feed on the dung of vertebrates. Dung beetles are famous for rolling balls of dung along the ground and depositing them underground. This scarab beetle has a subtle purple sheen and in also found in a display with Egyptian Money and an old victorian print.
SCARAB BEEETLE FRAMING:
► UV blocking conservation glass (so colors/details won’t fade)
► Museum quality shadowbox frame
► Archival materials (Acid and Lignin free mounting papers)
► 6” H x 6” W x 1¼ “ D. (choose frame color: black, walnut, white)
► Hook attached to hang on wall or can also stand on its own
► Natural history story about the specimen comes on a vintage style museum label.
► Gift box with info about sustainable beetle origin and care of display.
► Professionally made by an entomologist in Sonoma County California.
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INSECT FRAMES: Keep out of direct sunlight and areas of high humidity.
JEWELRY: Butterfly wing jewelry is not waterproof. Care should be taken to avoid contact with moisture, as this will damage the wing. Do not apply perfume close to the wing. When not wearing, store in a cool dark dry place to preserve the colors. Polish with a soft silver polishing cloth.
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