M50 BIG! Entomology Taxidermy Oddities Duliticola (living fossil) beetle decor

Description

There is only one of these available!   Approx. 60 MM
M50 #4   This Beetle is sometimes referred to as a living fossil.  As you can see, he is very strange looking!  This Platrodrilus is showcased in a glass dome display with a wood base that is approx. 3 1/2 x 3"  and would be a Great addition to any collection and a wonderful gift!  The dome will keep your specimen safe and clean for years to come!  The dome is removable.
Species and fun facts:  Platerodrilus ruficollis is a species of trilobite beetle, formerly known under an incorrect junior synonym, Duliticola hoiseni
Platerodrilus ruficollis is an exceedingly segmented creature with a very small head that retracts into the prothorax. The prothorax is a triangular segment that has two small tubercles protruding from the front of the segment near the area where the head extends. Two larger tubercles are near the back of the prothorax segment. The extendable head of the trilobite beetle has very small eyes which sit behind two-jointed antennae. The segment behind the prothorax, the mesothorax, is much wider than the first segment, with four large tear-drop shaped tubercles situated in the middle and a pair of smaller ones near the rear. The next segment, the metathorax, is much like the mesothorax, with the addition of a straight, swept back posterior edge. The nine-segmented abdomen is covered in cylindrical abdominal processes, which originate from the rear of each segment and angle back and upwards. Mature females are yellowish-white, whereas the males and immature females are generally a dark brown color with cinnamon colored processes. The average size of this insect is between 35 mm and 45 mm.
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All displays will be carefully packed to the best of our ability to insure a safe and damage free arrival.  If free First class shipping is offered and chosen it does not include insurance.   If you want your item insured in case of damage in shipping please choose Priority Mail, that includes 0. worth of insurance.
Before purchasing this item you must agree to the following: No claims for small broken parts such as antennae, detached tails, leg, head or broken tarsi.  These small parts are easily fixable and you should be aware that you may have to fix (glue) a part or two when purchasing items like this.  If there is a major problem I will take care of the matter.  These are all natural specimens and may have a leg or part of an antenna missing, I do my best to make sure they are very good but sometimes one gets by me, any damage is very slight and will not effect the looks of the specimen.   See my feedback for confirmation.  I rarely have a problem but even with good packaging it is impossible for us to Guarantee that specimens will arrive totally intact. If you pay for Priority mail your items will be covered by postal insurance which will cover any damage in shipping-First class does not cover damage as it is not insured.