{"product_id":"insect-pinning-class-chiron-rhinoceros-beetle","title":"Insect Pinning Class: Chiron Rhinoceros Beetle","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChalcosoma chiron\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"118\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSan Francisco, 766 Valencia St.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"605\" data-start=\"136\"\u003eThis is one BIG boy. In fact, the Chalcosoma chiron is one of the largest beetles in Asia and can grow up to 5 inches long. But it’s not all about size when it comes to these beetles and why we love them. Yeah, they are gigantic and make for a cool centerpiece in any entomology collection, but they are also introverts that live underground most of their lives and then emerge to engage in beetle MMA. For some reason, that resonates with us… but more on that later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1266\" data-start=\"607\"\u003eNative to Southeast Asia, the Chalcosoma chiron spends most of its life as a larva, living in rotting wood or rich soil and eating its surroundings. If nothing else, it’s convenient. The males need to eat a lot of their decaying home because, in 12–15 months, they need to be in shape and ready for a title fight after emerging from their pupal stage. These beetles exhibit sexual dimorphism, meaning the males and females vary in some pretty big ways. The males get gigantic and grow three horns on the top of their head, whereas the females don’t. These horns aren’t just edgy fashion statements either—they use them to duel other males for mating rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1629\" data-start=\"1268\"\u003eLike all fair and sanctioned fights, these battles happen high off the forest floor, in the treetops, with the winner being the beetle that threw the other out of the tree. Seems like an easier way for the female to determine the winner. It’s like \u003cem data-end=\"1529\" data-start=\"1516\"\u003eLove Island\u003c\/em\u003e for beetles but mixed with WWE. Side note: we would definitely watch that show if it was a thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1863\" data-start=\"1631\"\u003eAnyway, the good times and throwing others off the top don’t last forever. In their adult stage, Chalcosoma chiron lives for about 3–5 months. They live fast, play hard, and drink as much tree sap as possible before it’s all over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2037\" data-start=\"1865\"\u003eThere’s more to go over about the Chalcosoma chiron, but if you want to know how the first season of \u003cem data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1966\"\u003eBeetle Love Island: Smack Down\u003c\/em\u003e ends, you just gotta take the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1348\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003eAbout the class:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1348\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003eIn this hands-on, two-hour class, you will learn the full process of beetle pinning, from hydration to pinning and preservation. Our expert instructor will guide you step by step, and you will use a Paxton Gate spreading kit to transform your beetle into a preserved specimen you will get to take home and show off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003eInside each kit, you will receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Box of entomology pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Anchor pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Strips vellum paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForceps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinning board\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction pamphlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1562\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1562\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eImportant Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2006\" data-start=\"1564\"\u003eClasses will be held at 766 Valencia St., San Francisco.\u003cbr data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003eChildren under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.\u003cbr data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003eCancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the class to receive store credit, redeemable for merchandise or future classes.\u003cbr data-end=\"1811\" data-start=\"1808\"\u003ePre-registration is required, as materials must be prepared for each student and space is very limited. Please arrive promptly at the start time. Students are encouraged to bring lunch or snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paxton Gate","offers":[{"title":"August 1st (12pm-2pm)","offer_id":51342211514592,"sku":"442310","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/2797\/2442\/files\/Paxton_Gate_Workshop_Rhino.jpg?v=1775576595","url":"https:\/\/paxtongate.com\/products\/insect-pinning-class-chiron-rhinoceros-beetle","provider":"Paxton Gate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}