{"product_id":"laccotrephes-pfeiferiae-water-scorpion-specimen-a1-spread-nepidae","title":"Laccotrephes pfeiferiae Water Scorpion Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved Spread | NEPIDAE","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA1 Quality Aquatic Insect Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaccotrephes pfeiferiae\u003c\/em\u003e (Order: HEMIPTERA) – A museum-quality water scorpion specimen in A1 condition, expertly dry-preserved and spread for collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLaccotrephes pfeiferiae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepidae (water scorpions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hemiptera (true bugs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A1 – Premium condition with excellent preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-preserved, spread, ready for display or study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entomology collections, educational displays, cabinet of curiosities, framed insect art, aquatic entomology study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eLaccotrephes pfeiferiae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaccotrephes pfeiferiae\u003c\/em\u003e is a predatory aquatic bug within the family Nepidae — the water scorpions — distributed across Southeast Asia. Named in honour of the naturalist Pfeifer, it is a species that exemplifies the remarkable predatory adaptations of the genus: an elongated, flattened body for stealth in aquatic vegetation, powerful raptorial forelegs for ambushing prey, and the characteristic long caudal siphon that functions as a breathing tube at the water surface. Seldom encountered in collections, \u003cem\u003epfeiferiae\u003c\/em\u003e is a rewarding and uncommon specimen for collectors with a particular interest in aquatic Hemiptera, Southeast Asian entomofauna, or the fascinating and underrepresented world of true aquatic bugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for entomologists, natural history collectors, educators, artists, interior designers seeking authentic Victorian cabinet aesthetics, and anyone passionate about the extraordinary diversity of the insect world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BugsDirect","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":46808604770493,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":46808604803261,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":46808604836029,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/laccotrephespfeiferiaeWJv.jpg?v=1779246265","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/laccotrephes-pfeiferiae-water-scorpion-specimen-a1-spread-nepidae","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}