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Taxidermy East African Bush Locust in Box Frame (Phymateus aegrotus)
A Phymateus aegrotus in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and common names are printed underneath the specimen.
As with other Phymateus species, it will raise and rustle it's wings when disturbed or attacked. It may also secrete a noxious fluid from it's thoracic joint. This locust feeds on highly toxic plants.
Latin Name:Phymateus aegrotus
Quality: A1
Gender:Female
Distribution:Phymateus aegrotus can be found in Africa.
Prepared: By our very own entomologists.
Frame: Wooden box frame with glass window and hanging clips - handmade in our workshop.
Frame Size:9 x 7 Inch
Please Be Aware: The specimen that you will receive may differ in size, shape or colour very slightly since you are purchasing a natural product.
Where do we source our insect specimens?All of our specimens are purchased from conservation farming projects. Please visit our ethics pages in the menu for details on the type of projects we work with.
This would be a beautiful addition to your home or office.