Scarab Beetle Collection (#7)

Siamese rhinoceros beetles mating C014 / 4619
Siamese rhinoceros beetles mating. The Siamese rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes gideon), or fighting beetle, is a species of large scarab beetle found across much of Southeast Asia

Siamese rhinoceros beetle C014 / 4615
Siamese rhinoceros beetle. Male Siamese rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes gideon), or fighting beetle. This insect is a species of large scarab beetle found across much of Southeast Asia

Siamese rhinoceros beetle C014 / 4613
Siamese rhinoceros beetle. Male Siamese rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes gideon), or fighting beetle. This insect is a species of large scarab beetle found across much of Southeast Asia

Siamese rhinoceros beetle C014 / 4614
Siamese rhinoceros beetle. Male Siamese rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes gideon), or fighting beetle. This insect is a species of large scarab beetle found across much of Southeast Asia

Siamese rhinoceros beetle C014 / 4596
Siamese rhinoceros beetle. Female Siamese rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes gideon), or fighting beetle. This insect is a species of large scarab beetle found across much of Southeast Asia

Siamese rhinoceros beetle C014 / 4595
Siamese rhinoceros beetle. Female Siamese rhinoceros beetle (Xylotrupes gideon), or fighting beetle. This insect is a species of large scarab beetle found across much of Southeast Asia

Monkey beetles. View of the upper side of two species of monkey beetle (subfamily Rutelinae) scarab beetles (family Scarabaeidae) from Mexico

Scarab beetles. View of the upper side of a selection of Euchroea coelestis scarab beetles, showing their colourful shells. These insects are from to Madagascar and measure around 28mm long

Giant flower chafer beetle. View of the upper side of a Mecynorrhinella torquata flower chafer beetle. This insect is endemic to western Africa

Goliath beetle C016 / 5702
Goliath beetle (Goliathus goliathus). The goliath is the largest species of beetles reaching lengths of up to 15 centimetres and derives from Africa

Titan and Hercules beetles C016 / 5327
Titan and Hercules beetles. The Titan beetle (Titanus giganteus, left, 160 millimetres in length) and the Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules, right)

Cynocephala hardyi Endrodi, scarab beetle
A scarab beetle (Cynocephala hardyi Endrodi) from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Scarabaeus rusticus, dung beetle
This species has characteristic orange red antennae and can be seen rolling a worked sphere of dung. Specimen collected on elephant dung in South Africa

Phanaeus vindex (Macleay), dung beetle
Top, lateral and underside views of a female dung beetle also called a tumble dung beetle by John Abbot

Crab spider (Synema globosum) with bumblebee, bumble bee, bee scarab beetle (Eulasia vittata) prey, Lesbos, Greece

African flower beetle horn, SEM
Male African flower beetle (Eudicella gralli) horn, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The bifurcated (Y-shaped) horn is used to fight other males for females

Theodosia flower beetle (Theodosia rodriguezi). The Theodosia beetles are a type of scarab beetle that feed on flowers. This specimen is from Palawan, in the Philippines

Inca scarab beetle (Inca clathrata). This specimen is from Peru

Inca scarab beetle head
Inca scarab beetle (Inca clathrata), close-up of the head. This specimen is from Peru

Theodosia flower beetle head
Theodosia flower beetle (Theodosia rodriguezi), close-up of the head. The Theodosia beetles are a type of scarab beetle that feed on flowers. This specimen is from Palawan, in the Philippines

Onthophagus dung beetle (Onthophagus mouhoti). This specimen is from Thailand

Phanaeus dung beetle (Phanaeus mexicanus). This beetle was named for the location (Mexico) where it was first discovered

Golofa scarab beetle (Golofa claviger). This specimen is from Peru

Flower chafers mating. Two Tropinota sp. flower chafer beetles mating on a grass flower stalk

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The scarab beetle, scientifically known as Chrysina limbata or the silver chafer beetle, is a fascinating creature that has captivated humans for centuries. These beetles belong to the family Scarabaeidae and are often associated with ancient Egyptian decoration. In Ancient Egypt, the scarab beetle held great significance and was considered a symbol of rebirth and regeneration. They were commonly used in jewelry and amulets, adorning tombs and temples. A stunning example can be seen in an image from 1898, where an unknown artist beautifully captured this intricate piece of art. While scarab beetles have their own unique charm, they share some similarities with another remarkable insect - the stag beetle (Lucanus cervus). In June, male stag beetles engage in fierce battles on oak tree branches along the Elbe River in Germany. The sight of these majestic creatures locked in combat is truly awe-inspiring. Not to be outdone by its stag beetle counterparts, the golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp. ) boasts impressive mandibles that gleam under sunlight. This adult male stands out with its shiny appearance against nature's backdrop. Another striking image showcases a silhouette of a male stag beetle against a leaf under controlled conditions. This photograph highlights both its distinctive shape and delicate features. Moving back to ancient Egypt, we encounter an artifact depicting Thutmose I's reign - specifically his name written as "Aakheperkara" alongside a scarab motif. Such artifacts provide valuable insights into Egyptian history during Dynasty 18 of the New Kingdom era. Returning to modern-day Europe brings us face-to-face with yet another magnificent specimen: an adult male stag beetle perched on an oak tree branch in Italy. Its presence serves as a reminder that these incredible insects continue to thrive across different regions. Venturing across continents takes us to Florida in the United States where we find ourselves observing a rainbow scarab male against a white background.