Acrocinus longimanus

Place of origin - Peru

Sex - Male

Body length - 2.5" to 3" (not including antennae and legs)

Frame size - 11.75" X 14.75" X 1.25"

Frame color - black only
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Details

Commonly known as the "harlequin beetle". Large tropical American beetle with an elaborate variegated pattern of black with muted red and greenish yellow markings on its wing covers.

The common name refers to the beetle's gaudy pattern; the Latin longimanus of the species name refers to the extremely long forelegs of the males. These legs are usually longer than the beetle's entire body.

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