Beetle, Framed

Description
A beetle, black in colour with three protruding front claw like parts, resembling a Scarab beetle. Mounted on a white piece of card and contained within a deep black wooden frame, interior sides coloured gold. White adhered label with black printed text reads "Chalcosoma caucasus / 11.2cm / Central java". Triangular metal hook at centre top allows for hanging. Rear of frame has a brown paper tape border sealing pale green card.
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Object detail

Classification
Coleoptera/Insecta/Arthropoda/Invertebrates/Animals/T&E For Science & Technology
Credit line
This species is found in Malaysia. It is one of the worlds largest insects with males measuring up to 12cm in length.
Accession number
A96.777
Collection type
Natural Sciences
Material
Wood
Glass
Card
Paper
Metal

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