This is a large group of beetles and a few other related species of insects. Virtually all of them are identified and classified, with dates and places of collection -- most in the late 1980s and early 1990s
There are approximately 300 boxes with desiccated and pinned specimens. Each box contains an average of 6 insects. The total number of specimens is on the close order of 2000. Most of the boxes measure 2 by 4 inches, with some 4 by 4 boxes for larger examples.
This is a superlative collection, well presented and preserved. It would be a significant addition to any advanced collection or a great starting point for a beginning collector.
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10 sets of boxes are shown with some representative specimens. The sizes of the insects range from very tiny (in glass vials) to beetles over 2 inches long. Click on the thumbnails to see MUCH larger images, showing the mounting and documentation detail.
Offered at $1,999.99