Rhinoscapha basilica Beetle Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved CURCULIONIDAE Quantity:Pack of 2 The nominate subspecies holds particular

The nominate subspecies holds particular scientific and collector interest as the type form of this celebrated species

45-55mm wingspan

As an A1 grade specimen

this species is a commanding presence in any entomology collection or natural history display

This brief but spectacular adult life makes preserved specimens all the more precious

Rhinoscapha basilica Beetle Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved CURCULIONIDAE Quantity:Pack of 2 The nominate subspecies holds particularPremium A1 Quality Dry Preserved Beetle Specimen A royally appointed example of Rhinoscapha basilica a weevil from the family CURCULIONIDAE whose name combines two layers of distinction. The genus name Rhinoscapha, from the Greek rhis ("snout") and skaphe ("boat" or "vessel"), describes the uniquely shaped, boat like rostrum that sets this genus apart from the broader weevil world an elegant structural feature that rewards close inspection. The