Insect Spreading Class: Longjaw Stag Beetle Class
Insect Spreading Class: Longjaw Stag Beetle Class
Regular price$9800
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Featured Beetle: Cyclommatus canaliculatus
Class Location: San Francisco
Class Location: San Francisco
Please Note: This is an intermediate class. While you don't need prior experience, we do recommend it.
Have you ever marveled at the detail in a beautifully framed insect and wondered how each delicate part was preserved so perfectly? In this hands-on, two-hour class, you’ll learn the full process of beetle 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 beetle into a preserved specimen to take home and cherish. Inside each kit, you'll receive:
- 1 Box of entomology pins
- 1 Anchor pin
- 4 Strips vellum paper
- Forceps
- Pinning board
- Hydration chamber
- Instruction pamphlet
About The Beetle:
The Cyclommatus canaliculatus, commonly known as a Longjaw Stag Beetle, is a remarkable species from Southeast Asia characterized by its distinctive elongated mandibles with prominent inner teeth in males. With their striking dark red-brown to blackish exoskeleton, these forest-dwelling beetles create a dramatic specimen for preservation. In their natural habitat, these beetles play an essential ecological role in wood decomposition processes, with adults emerging from pupation to feed primarily on nutrient-rich tree sap.
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.
