{"product_id":"insect-pinning-class-siamese-rhinoceros-beetle","title":"Insect Pinning Class: Siamese Rhinoceros Beetle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuch like how \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiamese Dream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is our favorite Smashing Pumpkins album, the Siamese Rhinoceros Beetle is probably one of our favorite beetles. It’s big, spends most of its life underground or hidden in rotting wood, gets into maybe too many fights high up in the trees, and, despite its tough-guy persona, makes a cute squeaking sound by rubbing parts of its body together when it gets scared. What’s not to like here?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to Southeast Asia, the Siamese Rhinoceros Beetle (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXylotrupes gideon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a member of the scarab beetle family and one of nature's more enthusiastic wrestlers. Males sport two impressive horns that they use to lift, flip, and occasionally toss rival males off branches while competing for mates. Females, on the other hand, lack these elaborate horns entirely. Despite their intimidating appearance, these beetles are harmless to humans. All that armor and weaponry, and they can't even give you a decent bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs larvae, these beetles spend much of their time munching away on decomposing wood and other organic material, helping return nutrients to the soil. Once they reach adulthood, they trade their quiet lives as oversized grubs for a more exciting existence above ground. They're primarily nocturnal, capable of flight despite their bulky appearance, and occasionally find themselves drawn to artificial lights. Imagine spending most of your life eating rotten wood in the dark, only to emerge with a pair of enormous horns and immediately start picking fights. For some reason that is appealing to the writer of this copy. Go figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eAbout the class:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1348\"\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 butterfly into a preserved specimen you will get to take home and show off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1386\"\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-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eImportant Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"2006\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eClasses will be held at 766 Valencia St., San Francisco.\u003cbr data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eChildren under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.\u003cbr data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eCancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the class to receive store credit, redeemable for merchandise or future classes.\u003cbr data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1811\"\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":"January 16th (12-2pm)","offer_id":68605944398048,"sku":"444158","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/2797\/2442\/files\/Paxton_Gate_workshop_Siames_beetle.jpg?v=1794505903","url":"https:\/\/paxtongate.com\/products\/insect-pinning-class-siamese-rhinoceros-beetle","provider":"Paxton Gate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}