Scarab Collection (page 9)

Egyptian amulet (Scarab beetle) Egypt was the scarab, symbolically as sacred to the Egyptians

Scarab Beetle (Hoplia argentea) adult, feeding on umbellifer flowers, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) introduced pest species, adult, resting on leaf in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July

Hercules Beetle (Dynastes hercules) adult, resting on ground, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, April

Mummy cover with winged divinity protecting scarab, symbol of eternity
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Detail of mummy cover with winged divinity protecting a scarab, symbol of eternity

Carnelian scarab with Isis and Horus as child, set in gold
Phoenician civilization, 6th-5th century b.C. Carnelian scarab with Isis and Horus as a child, set in gold

Egypt, Bahariya Oasis, Sheik Souby, Governors Tomb, Tomb of Nassa, Amulets
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Amulets. From Bahariya Oasis, Sheik Souby, Governors Tomb, Tomb of Nassa (motherja)

Detail of ancient Egyptian sarcophagus, XXVI Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Sarcophagus of Tachepenkhonsu, sistrum player of god Amon-Ra. Detail of the painted decoration depicting the deceased accompanied by Thoth before

Five chafer larvae (Scarabaeidae)

Treasure of Tanis, gold pendant with Isis and scarab breastplate
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Treasure of Tanis. Gold pendant with Isis and scarab breastplate

Reproduction of frescoes at Tomb of Ramses VI depicting creation of solar disk
Egyptian civilization - Reproduction of the frescoes at the Tomb of Ramses VI depicting the creation of the solar disk. Engraving from the " Description" by Dominique Vivant

Pectoral made of gold, lapislazuli and semi-precious stones depicting scarab, solar disk and crescent
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Pectoral made of gold, lapislazuli and semi-precious stones depicting a scarab

Treasure of Tanis, breastplate of Psusennes I in form of winged scarab
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Treasure of Tanis. Breastplate of Psusennes I in form of a winged scarab

Ancient Egyptian ornaments and protective objects of the mummy: necklace and scarabs
Egyptian civilization. Ornaments and protective objects of the mummy: necklace and scarabs

Male Hoplia beetle
Hoplia beetle. Mounted specimen of a male Hoplia coerulea beetle collected in Spain. This insect is found in south-west Europe. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Flower beetle head (Dicranocephalus wallichii). Found in China

Flower beetle (Dicranocephalus wallichii). Found in China

An Egyptian goddesss giving birth, in a kneeling position with her arms raised
ANCIENT EGYPT: CHILDBIRTH. An Egyptian goddesss giving birth, in a kneeling position with her arms raised

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

Goliathus goliathus, goliath beetle
The goliath beetle is a member of the family (Scarabaeidae; Cetoniinae). They are the largest species of beetle reaching lengths of up to 15cm and derive from Africa

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

Flower Chafer (Stephanocrates benningseni) adult, Kahuzi-Biega N. P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo
Flower Chafer (Stephanocrates benningseni) adult, Kahuzi-Biega N.P. Kivu Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, november

Grapevine Beetle (Pelidnota punctata) adult, resting on leaf, U. S. A
Grapevine Beetle (Pelidnota punctata) adult, resting on leaf, U.S.A

Insects / Beetle / Scarab
Goliathus Princeps Date: 1837

Dung or Scarab Beetle - Botswana

Dung beetles on dung making a ball to roll away and bury with their egg inside

Dung beetle making a dung ball to roll away and bury with an egg inside

European Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes nasicornis) adult, clinging to tree trunk in woodland habitat, Porto Vecchio, Corsica, France, june

Rhinoceros beetle (Golofa pizarro). All insects have six legs (three pairs), antennae and a segmented body (head, thorax and abdomen)

Egyptian scarabs and Cretan seal-stones. Coloured image of an illustration by the British archaeologist Arthur Evans (1851-1941)

Alabaster scarab beetles, Khan el Khalili Bazaar, Cairo, Egypt

Necklace with pendant in the form of a boat showing a scarab, the symbol of the gods resurrection, flanked by two royal serpents, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun

Pendant in the form of a boat showing a scarab, the symbol of the gods resurrection, flanked by two royal serpents, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings

Scarab Talisman
SCARAB TALISMAN To the ancient Egyptians the scarab was the emblem of re- creation, making this carved stone talisman a favourable symbol

Insects / Beetles / Hercules
Hercules Beetle - Scarabeus (also known as Scarab Beetle)

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The scarab, also known as the silver chafer beetle or Chrysina limbata, holds a significant place in ancient Egyptian culture, and is often depicted on pectorals decorated with winged scarabs, symbolizing protection by the goddesses Isis and Nephthys. These sacred beetles were believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits. One remarkable example of this symbolism can be seen in a pectoral made of gold cloisonné adorned with semi-precious stones and glass-paste, featuring a majestic winged scarab. This exquisite piece originates from Mt. Egypt and is associated with Lakes Scarab and Egypt, as well as Haiduk Mountain and Lake. In the Book of the Dead, an ancient Egyptian funerary text, scarab beetles are mentioned multiple times for their association with rebirth and resurrection. They were considered powerful amulets that would guide souls through the afterlife safely. Not limited to ancient Egypt alone, scarabs have been found in various cultures throughout history. For instance, there is evidence of their presence in Japanese artistry like the Japanese Rhinoceros beetle male (Allomyrina dichotoma dichotoma) found in Guangshui province in China. Even today, these fascinating creatures continue to captivate us. The glorious scarab (Chrysina gloriosa) can be observed flying under controlled conditions in Brewster County, Texas USA. Their iridescent colors shine brightly against any backdrop. The beauty of these insects has inspired artists across time; an 1898 depiction showcases how they were incorporated into Ancient Egyptian decoration—an art form that still mesmerizes us today. Lastly, it's worth mentioning another member of the beetle family—the bee beetle (Trichius fasciatus). Often found on flowers due to its pollinator nature—a reminder that even small creatures play vital roles within ecosystems.