Hercules Beetle Enamel Pin (Dynastes hercules)
$12.00
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$12.00
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Hercules Beetle Enamel Pin (Dynastes hercules)
$12.00
Sale price
$12.00
Regular price
In the beetle world, Dynastes hercules is less “gentleman insect” and more “armored forklift with wings.” Native to Central and South America, males sport a massive pincer-like horn that can be longer than their entire body, perfect for flipping rivals off branches in dramatic fashion. They’re also record-holders in the insect strength department, capable of hauling 850 times their own weight—if you could do that, you’d be casually carrying around a school bus. Their glossy exoskeleton can shift color with humidity, making them both a powerhouse and a mood ring. This hard enamel pin captures their imposing silhouette and regal name in polished metal and rich enamel—no tropical forest trek required.
Specs:
- Premium metal base with polished hard enamel fill
- Secure clasp so your beetle doesn’t “stage a coup” on your lapel
- Size: 50 x 25mm
- Completely uninterested in your furniture
Perfect for coleopterists, strength-stat fanatics, and anyone who enjoys a little mythological grandeur in their entomology.
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