Central America and South America
The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at the Louvre in Paris
Helictopleurus giganteus is a type of dung beetle found in Madagascar
Females retain their larval form
The distinguishing features of these beetles include its impressive mandibles
Chinese Scorpion Butterfly Central America and South AmericaButhus martensii also known at the Chinese Scorpion, Manchurian Scorpion, or the Chinese Golden Scorpion. This species can be found in China, Manchuria, Mongolia, & Japan. This species has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for many centuries to treat various neuronal problems, such as chronic pain, paralysis, apoplexy, and epilepsy. This specimen is encased in a 5 x 5 frame.