Insect Spreading Class: Five Horned Rhinoceros Beetle

Name: Insect Spreading Class: Five Horned Rhinoceros Beetle
Brand: Paxton Gate
Price: 98.00 USD

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Jan 10th (12pm-2pm)

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Species: Eupatorus gracilicornis
Location: 766 Valencia St., San Francisco

If Jack and the Beanstalk took place in the insect world, the five-horned rhino beetle would be the big guy waiting for Jack at the top of said beanstalk. One of our most popular classes is back and is a must for any burgeoning entomologist. While the glossy armor and pointy black horns of the males make these guys look like frontmen for a Norwegian black metal band, these big boys are gentle giants. They generally spend most of their days finding something to eat (relatable) and looking for love, and in the relationship department, they need to be quick, as they don’t have long. Eupatorus gracilicornis stays in its larval stage for about a year, but once it morphs into its armored tank form, it only lives for a few months, which makes this somewhat of an exercise in speed dating.

But back to the array of spikes adorning these guys: why do they have them? Why would nature give them such a menacing look only for them to be relatively docile creatures? Well, for wrestling, of course! Since the relationship game is on a timer for them, males need to compete for partners, and there’s nothing quite as attractive to a female Eupatorus gracilicornis as watching a male suplex his rival. Other than their WWE aspirations, these behemoths of the scarab family are some of nature's most lovable, heavily armed, and peaceful buddies.

This class sells out fast, so if you’re looking to join us, grab your seat while you can. Wrestling for reserved spots is not permitted, so make sure you get your seat while we still have one.

About the class: In this hands-on, two-hour class, you’ll learn the full process of butterfly spreading, from hydration to pinning and preservation. Our expert instructors will guide you step by step, and you’ll use a Paxton Gate spreading kit to transform your butterfly into a preserved specimen to take home. Inside each kit, you will receive:

1 Box of entomology pins
1 Anchor pin
4 Strips vellum paper
Forceps
Pinning board
Hydration chamber
Instruction pamphlet

Important Details:

Classes will be held at 766 Valencia St., San Francisco
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the class to receive store credit, redeemable for merchandise or future classes.

Pre-registration 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/snacks. Classes will be held at 766 Valencia St.

Once you reserve your seat, you'll receive an email detailing your order. On the day of the class, have that email on hand (either on your phone or printed out) and your ID. This will help us confirm your registration and ensure a smooth check-in process.

For more information surrounding tickets or the class itself, please email us at Info@PaxtonGate.com

Absolutely! Just make sure they have the confirmation email with them, whether it's saved on their phone or printed out, and that they bring a valid form of ID for verification purposes.