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Post by trehopr1 on Dec 8, 2017 4:43:06 GMT
The Cerambycidae have always been one of my side groups of interest. At present, there are more than 36,000 described species with no end in sight. I have not collected them with any serious focus but, I have still acquired some nice ones over the years. Below is a sampling of those efforts.... You will see from the photographs that my beetles are accorded the same care and respect (in preparation); as are my Lepidoptera.
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Post by trehopr1 on Dec 8, 2017 4:44:45 GMT
Patterns are another highlight of the Cerambycidae; besides color !
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Post by trehopr1 on Dec 8, 2017 4:45:35 GMT
The big guy ! Well, this particular one is modest sized but, trying to reel in and land a bigger one has been met with some frustration as somebody else always seems to have deeper pockets or greater ambition.
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Post by trehopr1 on Dec 8, 2017 4:46:54 GMT
Just 2 species of 36,000+ and counting....
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Post by trehopr1 on Dec 8, 2017 4:47:48 GMT
I really like the Xixuthrus genus. These fellows get to be a pretty good size and certainly look intimidating. Saw one in a photograph looking like this on a log so I posed mine in the same fashion.
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Post by trehopr1 on Dec 8, 2017 4:49:17 GMT
Some Cerambycid species have the most remarkable colors.
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Post by trehopr1 on Dec 8, 2017 4:50:04 GMT
So, what more can we say about the most primeval wicked-looking beast to ever be seen walking up a tree trunk? Nothing, you just bow.... I have always loved this species; even better than T. giganteus From the oversized mandibles to the thorny pronotum and on to those wonderful pattered elytra -- you really are looking at the complete package!! I'm quite proud of my respectable sized specimen and, once again I saw one like this in a photograph (live) and in all it's resplendent glory so I had to pose mine the same way. I once showed a Peruvian co-worker a picture of my specimen and he immediately said "saw man"; hence the label.
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Peik
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Post by Peik on Dec 8, 2017 9:45:59 GMT
Splendid specimens!
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Post by Paul K on Dec 8, 2017 17:48:31 GMT
Celosterna pollinosa ( yellow one ) this guy I will remember for good. Walking on my hand when I caught it in Northern Thailand just decided to cut my finger, so powerfull insect cut the skin deep like a sharp cutters. Beautiful species!
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Post by simoloap on May 17, 2018 12:12:08 GMT
The Cerambycidae have always been one of my side groups of interest. At present, there are more than 36,000 described species with no end in sight. I have not collected them with any serious focus but, I have still acquired some nice ones over the years. Below is a sampling of those efforts.... You will see from the photographs that my beetles are accorded the same care and respect (in preparation); as are my Lepidoptera. May I have a picture of the beetle in the left corner?
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Post by trehopr1 on Jun 23, 2018 16:25:09 GMT
Here is a photograph of the specimen which you requested Simoloap. I acquired it from a beetle collection which was being parted after the caretaker passed away. That was 21 years ago. I found it as you see it. Never had to re-spread it. The former owner did some fine prep work on his specimens so I nabbed as much as my wallet would bear.... Solomon Islands Panguna June.10.1985 McDowell Collection P.S. The measurements are 10.0 cm. (mandible tip to elytra tip) and 34mm. across at it's thoratic width.
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Post by crazypapilio on Jun 23, 2018 22:15:42 GMT
Here are some more longhorns from my collection...
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Post by Paul K on Jun 23, 2018 23:03:54 GMT
Here are some more longhorns from my collection...
The web of legs and antennas! ...you must be very skilled not to break anything while moving them
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Post by trehopr1 on Jun 24, 2018 4:06:12 GMT
Lots of nice species present there. I do like this family of beetles but, I don't have enough lifetimes to begin taking them seriously. I have about 3/4 of the items in your case and that's about it. I think I'd have to "thin things out a might" in that case and spill some over into another case to honestly feel comfortable about having to look at somethings data or underside.
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Post by exoticimports on Jun 27, 2018 12:24:31 GMT
Here is a photograph of the specimen which you requested Simoloap. I acquired it from a beetle collection which was being parted after the caretaker passed away. That was 21 years ago. I found it as you see it. Never had to re-spread it. The former owner did some fine prep work on his specimens so I nabbed as much as my wallet would bear.... View AttachmentSolomon Islands Panguna June.10.1985 McDowell Collection P.S. The measurements are 10.0 cm. (mandible tip to elytra tip) and 34mm. across at it's thoratic width. m Xixuthrus costatus female. I’ve found a number of them in Solomons The only panguna I know is actually on bougainville.
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