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Blue Morpho butterfly , Banded

$129.95

Blue Morpho banded

Professionally prepared and collected approx 5" x 4"

Blue Morpho banded

Professionally prepared and collected approx 5" x 4"
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Blue Morpho butterfly , Pleides

$129.95

Blue Morpho, Pleides

Professionally prepared and collected approx 5" x 4"

Blue Morpho, Pleides

Professionally prepared and collected approx 5" x 4"
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Blue Morpho butterfly in collector box

$129.95

Blue Morpho

Professionally prepared and collected approx 5" x 4"

Blue Morpho

Professionally prepared and collected approx 5" x 4"
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Butterfly taxidermy in fancy frame

$169.95
Butterfly in frame Professionally prepared and collected approx 7" x 7"
Butterfly in frame Professionally prepared and collected approx 7" x 7"
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Butterfly taxidermy in Professional frame

$89.95
Butterfly in frame Professionally sourced and mounted All butterflies similar to photos
Butterfly in frame Professionally sourced and mounted All butterflies similar to photos

Caiman Lizard, Diorama Framed Art

$895.00
Caiman Lizard, Blue Morpho butterfly Hand Painted: Florida Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 3 inches
Caiman Lizard, Blue Morpho butterfly Hand Painted: Florida Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 3 inches
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Cicada Group In collector riker box

$195.95
Cicada group of 5 Dimensions:  12 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ South America
Cicada group of 5 Dimensions:  12 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ South America
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Cicada in Riker box, Turquoise

$89.95
Species: Turquoise Cicada Professionally prepared and collected Frame: 6 1/2″ x 5 1/2″  Cicada: 4 3/4″ x 2″
Species: Turquoise Cicada Professionally prepared and collected Frame: 6 1/2″ x 5 1/2″  Cicada: 4 3/4″ x 2″
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Cicada,Angamina Floridula in Riker box

$93.95
Species: Angamina Floridula Cicada Professionally prepared and collected Frame: 6 1/2″ x 5 1/2″  Cicada: 4 3/4″ x 2″
Species: Angamina Floridula Cicada Professionally prepared and collected Frame: 6 1/2″ x 5 1/2″  Cicada: 4 3/4″ x 2″
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Giant Cicada In Riker

$125.95
Giant Cicada
Dimensions:  6 3/4″ x 3″ Insect- Frame  8 1/4″ x 6 1/2″ South America
Giant Cicada
Dimensions:  6 3/4″ x 3″ Insect- Frame  8 1/4″ x 6 1/2″ South America
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Goliathus albosignatus kirkianus Beetle

$165.95
Goliathus Beetle Dimensions:  5″ beetle- ryker 8″x 6″x 2″ Exceptional specimen
Goliathus Beetle Dimensions:  5″ beetle- ryker 8″x 6″x 2″ Exceptional specimen
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Golliath Beetle Wings spread, Framed

$395.95
Dimensions:  7 1/2″ x 5″ Insect- Frame  13 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ x 1 3/4″ Exceptional Framed specimen Malaysia
Dimensions:  7 1/2″ x 5″ Insect- Frame  13 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ x 1 3/4″ Exceptional Framed specimen Malaysia
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Grey Ghost Cicada in Riker box

$92.95
Species: Grey Ghost Cicada Professionally prepared and collected Frame: 6 1/2″ x 5 1/2″  Cicada: 4 3/4″ x 2″
Species: Grey Ghost Cicada Professionally prepared and collected Frame: 6 1/2″ x 5 1/2″  Cicada: 4 3/4″ x 2″
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Katydid in Riker box

$149.95
Species: Giant Katydid Professionally prepared and collected Frame: 9″ x 7″  Katydid:  6 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
Species: Giant Katydid Professionally prepared and collected Frame: 9″ x 7″  Katydid:  6 1/2″ x 4 1/2″

Monarch butterflies in framed diorama

$395.95
3 Monarch Butterflies, Hand Painted: Florida Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 1 inches
3 Monarch Butterflies, Hand Painted: Florida Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 1 inches
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Northern Spotted Grasshopper

$99.95
Northern Spotted Grasshopper Dimensions:  6″ x 5″ Grasshopper dimensions: 4″ x 4″ Professionally sourced and mounted  
Northern Spotted Grasshopper Dimensions:  6″ x 5″ Grasshopper dimensions: 4″ x 4″ Professionally sourced and mounted  
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Peacock Swallowtail butterfly

$119.95

Peacock Swallowtail

Professionally prepared and collected approx 5" x 4"

Peacock Swallowtail

Professionally prepared and collected approx 5" x 4"
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Plant Hopper Group In collector Riker

$145.95
Plant hopper group of 3 Dimensions:  8 1/4″ x 6 1/2″ Malaysia
Plant hopper group of 3 Dimensions:  8 1/4″ x 6 1/2″ Malaysia

Rattlesnake and Monarch butterfly

$595.95
Monarch Butterfly, Rattlesnake head/tail Oregon Beach agate, Petrified wood Hand Painted: Florida Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 2 inches
Monarch Butterfly, Rattlesnake head/tail Oregon Beach agate, Petrified wood Hand Painted: Florida Dimensions: 17 x 13 x 2 inches
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Rhinoceros Beetle Exceptional specimen

$115.95
Rhinoceros Beetle Dimensions:  3 1/2″ beetle- riker 6″x5″x1″ Exceptional specimen
Rhinoceros Beetle Dimensions:  3 1/2″ beetle- riker 6″x5″x1″ Exceptional specimen
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Sabertooth Stag Beetle, framed

$355.95
Sabertooth Stag Beetle Dimensions:  beetle- 6 inches, Wood frame- 10″x8″ Rare and gorgeous beetle Professionally sourced and mounted  
Sabertooth Stag Beetle Dimensions:  beetle- 6 inches, Wood frame- 10″x8″ Rare and gorgeous beetle Professionally sourced and mounted  
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Spiny Leaf Insect, Yellow Morph

$255.95
Insect: Spiny Leaf Dimensions:  7 1/2″ x 5″ Insect- Frame  10 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ x 1 3/4″ Exceptional Framed specimen Malaysia
Insect: Spiny Leaf Dimensions:  7 1/2″ x 5″ Insect- Frame  10 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ x 1 3/4″ Exceptional Framed specimen Malaysia
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Stag Beetle in riker box

$195.95
Stag Beetle
riker box 8×6 inches Extremely rare for this species
Professionally sourced and mounted  
Stag Beetle
riker box 8×6 inches Extremely rare for this species
Professionally sourced and mounted  

Steampunk Butterfly, Flapping wings

$695.00
Rare Steampunk Dynamic Movement Glass Dome included Dimensions: 15″ x 8″ x 8″
Rare Steampunk Dynamic Movement Glass Dome included Dimensions: 15″ x 8″ x 8″

Steampunk Butterfly, Flapping wings

$695.00
Rare Steampunk Dynamic Movement Glass Dome included Dimensions: 15″ x 8″ x 8″
Rare Steampunk Dynamic Movement Glass Dome included Dimensions: 15″ x 8″ x 8″
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Tarantula in Riker box

$189.95
Species: Tarantula Professionally prepared and collected Frame:9″ x 7″ Tarantula: 5 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
Species: Tarantula Professionally prepared and collected Frame:9″ x 7″ Tarantula: 5 1/4″ x 4 1/4″
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Titanus Giganteus Beetle Massive 109mm

$275.95
Dimensions:  109mm beetle riker 8″x7″x2″ Extremely rare this large
Dimensions:  109mm beetle riker 8″x7″x2″ Extremely rare this large
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Titanus Giganteus, Wings spread, Framed

$595.95
Dimensions:  7 1/2″ x 6″ Insect- Frame  13 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ x 1 3/4″ Exceptional Framed specimen Malaysia
Dimensions:  7 1/2″ x 6″ Insect- Frame  13 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ x 1 3/4″ Exceptional Framed specimen Malaysia
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Trengganua Sibylia Cicada in Riker box

$89.95
Species: Trengganua Sibylia Cicada Professionally prepared and collected Frame: 6 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ Cicada: 4 3/4″ x 2″
Species: Trengganua Sibylia Cicada Professionally prepared and collected Frame: 6 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ Cicada: 4 3/4″ x 2″
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Ulysses Swallowtail butterfly

$129.95
Ulysses Swallowtail Professionally prepared and collected approx 5" x 4"
Ulysses Swallowtail Professionally prepared and collected approx 5" x 4"

Insects are among the most fascinating and diverse creatures on Earth, making up over 80% of all known species. From the tiniest ants to the majestic butterflies, these six-legged invertebrates play vital roles in ecosystems worldwide. They are pollinators, decomposers, and a crucial part of the food chain, supporting countless other organisms. Some insects, like bees, are essential for agriculture, while others, such as ladybugs, help control pest populations. With their incredible adaptability, insects thrive in nearly every environment, from arid deserts to lush rainforests and even frozen tundras.

The diversity of insects extends beyond their appearances to their behaviors and life cycles. For example, fireflies produce light through bioluminescence to attract mates, while leafcutter ants build intricate underground colonies and cultivate fungi for food. Insects also have fascinating defense mechanisms—like the stick insect’s ability to camouflage or the bombardier beetle’s chemical spray to deter predators. Studying insects offers insights into evolution, biology, and even human innovation, as their unique adaptations inspire designs in technology and medicine.

Oddities and taxidermy often intertwine in the realm of curious collections and macabre displays. Taxidermy, the art of preserving animal bodies, has a long history dating back centuries. However, it’s in the realm of oddities where taxidermy truly takes on a unique form. Strange and exotic animals, mythical creatures, and even anthropomorphic scenes are recreated through this art form. From two-headed calves to preserved octopuses in jars, oddities captivate with their eccentricity and curiosity. Taxidermy, in this context, serves not only as a preservation technique but also as a means of artistic expression and storytelling. These peculiar displays often find homes in curiosity shops, museums of the bizarre, and the private collections of enthusiasts fascinated by the strange and unusual.

10 Fun Facts About Insects and Taxidermy

  1. Insects Make Up 80% of All Species – Insects are the most diverse group of organisms on Earth, with over a million known species.
  2. The Oldest Taxidermy Specimen – The oldest preserved taxidermy specimen is a rhinoceros mounted in 1515, which is still on display in Italy.
  3. Insects Can Lift 50 Times Their Weight – Beetles, ants, and other insects are among the strongest creatures on Earth relative to their size.
  4. Victorian Taxidermy Was Fashionable – In the 19th century, “anthropomorphic taxidermy,” which depicted animals in human poses, was a popular art form.
  5. Butterfly Wings Are Transparent – Though they look colorful, butterfly wings are made of clear chitin covered with tiny scales that create color through light reflection.
  6. Taxidermy Once Aided Science – Before photography, taxidermy was used to document and study wildlife species for scientific research.
  7. Ants Can Build Rafts – During floods, some ant species link together to form floating rafts to protect their colonies.
  8. There’s a “Taxidermy Revival” – Modern taxidermy has gained popularity as an art form, blending natural history and creative expression.
  9. Insects Can Survive in Extreme Conditions – Certain species of beetles and cockroaches can live in freezing or high-heat environments.
  10. Insect Collections Are Valuable – Historical insect collections, such as those by Charles Darwin, remain critical for biological and ecological studies.

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