{"product_id":"ranatra-longipes-celebensis","title":"Ranatra longipes celebensis A1 Water Stick Insect","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA1 Quality Aquatic Insect Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRanatra longipes celebensis\u003c\/em\u003e (Order: HEMIPTERA) – A museum-quality water stick insect 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\u003eRanatra longipes celebensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepidae (water scorpions \u0026amp; water stick insects)\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, unmounted, 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\u003eRanatra longipes celebensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRanatra longipes celebensis\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking predatory aquatic bug within the family Nepidae, native to the island of Sulawesi (Celebes) in Indonesia. A subspecies of the widespread \u003cem\u003eRanatra longipes\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003ecelebensis\u003c\/em\u003e form is distinguished by its exceptionally elongated, stick-like body — one of the most slender and graceful forms within the genus. Like all \u003cem\u003eRanatra\u003c\/em\u003e, it is a stealthy ambush predator of aquatic invertebrates and small vertebrates, equipped with raptorial forelegs and a long caudal siphon used for breathing at the water surface. Its island endemism and elegant proportions make \u003cem\u003ecelebensis\u003c\/em\u003e a particularly desirable and uncommon specimen for collectors with an interest in aquatic Hemiptera, Sulawesian biodiversity, or the remarkable diversity of the true 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":46947948036285,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":46947948069053,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":46947948101821,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/ranatra-longipes-celebensis","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}