Chalcosoma Atlas / Atlas Beetle:
The species is named for Atlas, the giant of Greek mythology who supported the skies. Males have three prominent horns that are used to spar with each other, to gain mating rights with females. Males are larger than females. This species has been prepared, relaxed, reset, sprayed gold & framed just for you. See below for full specimen classification.
Framed Dimensions: H:27cm x W: 27cm x D: 6cm
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Scarabaeidae
Genus: Chalcosoma
Species: C. Atlas
Binomial Name: Chalcosoma Atlas / Linnaeus, 1758
Chalcosoma Atlas / Atlas Beetle
This Taxidery Specimen has been lovingly prepared, relaxed, reset & framed for you on a farm in picturesque Devon, England. All of our Specimens are from captive bred or sustainably sourced through research institues or private breeders world wide.
