{"product_id":"eupholus-schoenherri-petiti-beetle-specimen-a1-quality-dry-preserved-curculionidae","title":"Eupholus schoenherri petiti Beetle Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved CURCULIONIDAE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium A1 Quality Dry-Preserved Beetle Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA doubly distinguished example of \u003cem\u003eEupholus schoenherri petiti\u003c\/em\u003e — a jewel weevil from the family CURCULIONIDAE that carries two honoured names in a single specimen. The species name \u003cem\u003eschoenherri\u003c\/em\u003e honours Carl Johan Schönherr (1772–1848), the Swedish entomologist whose monumental eight-volume work \u003cem\u003eGenera et Species Curculionidum\u003c\/em\u003e remains the foundational reference for weevil taxonomy to this day — a man who dedicated decades of his life to cataloguing the very family to which this specimen belongs. The subspecies name \u003cem\u003epetiti\u003c\/em\u003e adds a second layer of tribute, honouring a further contributor to entomological knowledge. Dry-preserved to A1 museum standard, this specimen retains its full chromatic intensity and fine surface detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: \u003cem\u003eEupholus schoenherri petiti\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: CURCULIONIDAE (Weevils \/ Snout Beetles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality Grade: A1 — complete, undamaged, excellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservation Method: Dry-preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Unmounted — ready for pinning, framing, or artistic use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntomology collectors and natural history enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific study, taxonomy reference, and educational displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResin art, shadow boxes, jewellery making, and mixed-media projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseums, schools, and biodiversity researchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cem\u003eEupholus\u003c\/em\u003e series, \u003cem\u003eschoenherri petiti\u003c\/em\u003e is unique in carrying two tributes simultaneously — a specimen that honours the very science of CURCULIONIDAE taxonomy while embodying the visual splendour that makes the family so compelling to collectors. The most self-referential and fitting specimen in the jewel weevil collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach specimen is ethically sourced and individually inspected to ensure A1 quality standards before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BugsDirect","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":46812188377277,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":46812188770493,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":46812188442813,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/eupholusschoenherripetitiArfak.jpg?v=1779344256","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/eupholus-schoenherri-petiti-beetle-specimen-a1-quality-dry-preserved-curculionidae","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}