Giraffe Stag Beetle Enamel Pin (Prosopocoilus giraffa)
Prosopocoilus giraffa looks like someone took a regular stag beetle, stretched it in Photoshop, and forgot to hit “undo.” Native to Southeast Asia, males wield absurdly long, serrated mandibles that can reach over half their body length—perfect for flipping rivals off tree trunks in high-stakes beetle sumo. Despite the aggressive hardware, they’re surprisingly composed unless provoked, in which case they’ll wrestle with the patience of a grandmaster and the leverage of a crowbar. This hard enamel pin captures their glossy armor, spindly elegance, and cartoonishly proportioned jaws in polished metal and rich enamel—no humid terrarium needed.
Specs:
- Premium metal base with polished hard enamel fill
- Secure clasp so your beetle doesn’t “stage a balcony escape”
- Size: 50 x 32.5mm
- Harmless to your houseplants (and probably your fingers)
Perfect for beetle collectors, mandible enthusiasts, and anyone who believes overengineering is a valid fashion statement.
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