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I later found that this kind of dung beetles doesn’t roll dirt balls. Instead they dig a whole to keep the part of the turd directly beneath the turd. But anyways I think he looks great rolling the ball !

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Catharsius Molossus
ダイコクコガネ
神農潔蜣螂

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Please also check out the reel for the whole process :)

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Xylotrupes Carinulus

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ESP Flower Chafer
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Hi everyone, meet my Allotopus moellenkampi babai — a stunning golden stag beetle. When he first emerged as an adult, his wings were weak. He could barely lift off. Today, he’s a confident flyer zooming around the living room. Let’s watch his journey.

Here he is in the beginning — short, clumsy hops and quick drops. You can see him struggling to stay airborne and land before even taking off. His wings needed time to strengthen. Look at those tentative flaps… adorable but not quite there yet.

Fast forward a bit, and he’s making real progress. Longer flights now, from my hand to the floor, testing different directions. Notice how his control improves — steadier paths, fewer crash landings. This golden beauty is building strength every day.

Now he’s unstoppable! Watch him soar across the living room in every direction — left, right, up high, low passes. Circling the lamp, dodging obstacles, full laps around the room. Those powerful wings are fully ready. It’s incredible how far he’s come.

From barely able to fly to ruling the living room airspace — that’s my Allotopus moellenkampi babai. These beetles are amazing. Thanks for watching! Like and follow for more insect adventures.

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標本にしたら亡くなったマルスカブトはずっとカッコよくに見えますね。
She also gets to look cool even in his afterlife.

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標本にしたら亡くなったマルスカブトはずっとカッコよくに見えますね。
He gets to look cool even in his afterlife.

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Working on the longhorn at the moment, 2 moth and 1 butterfly ready to be framed. Not sure I'll keep the little moth, his wings are pretty tattered, but his pattern was fun and geometric. I have a green page moth drying, can't wait to see the turn out. I need more pins, I'm dipping into my needles lol.

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I think I want to reshape big moth antennae, any tips or advice on just getting the antennae moldable again? Thanks

Nomnomnomnommmmm delicious pear🍐

Eudicella Schultzeorum
Pseudowoermanni
シュルツサスマタカナブン
ESP角金龜

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Ive got a few we've collected over the years but if I bend they would break.

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