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Mecynorhina torquata is among the largest flower beetles in the world, only surpassed by the goliath beetles. It reaches about 55–85 millimetres (2.2–3.3 in) of length in the males, while the females are slightly smaller, reaching about 50–60 millimetres (2.0–2.4 in) of length.

Mecynorhina ugandensis is a subspecies of Mecynorhina torquata. This is a beetle from the subfamily Cetoniinae, tribe Goliathini, it was described by Julius Moser in 1907. As suggested by its name, it is found in Uganda, but it is also present in adjacent parts of DR Congo.

This is a flamy&violet male form. You can also find a same color female and deep green forms (male and female) in another listings.

Original hand-drawn watercolour artwork, one of a kind.
Size: 19x28 cm

Paper: Winsor&Newton watercolour paper, 100% cotton, 300g/m²
Medium: professional watercolours with the highest lightfastness infex from Schmincke Horadam and Ukrainian brand RÓSA Gallery.

Please, note, the colours may look a little different depending on monitor customization.

Materials used:

watercolour

Tags:
#insect #wild life #entomolgy #natural history #entomology collection 

Mecynorhina torquata ugandensis, the Giant African Flower Beetle, flamy&violet male form (2023)

Watercolour 
by Katya Shiova

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Mecynorhina torquata is among the largest flower beetles in the world, only surpassed by the goliath beetles. It reaches about 55–85 millimetres (2.2–3.3 in) of length in the males, while the females are slightly smaller, reaching about 50–60 millimetres (2.0–2.4 in) of length.

Mecynorhina ugandensis is a subspecies of Mecynorhina torquata. This is a beetle from the subfamily Cetoniinae, tribe Goliathini, it was described by Julius Moser in 1907. As suggested by its name, it is found in Uganda, but it is also present in adjacent parts of DR Congo.

This is a flamy&violet male form. You can also find a same color female and deep green forms (male and female) in another listings.

Original hand-drawn watercolour artwork, one of a kind.
Size: 19x28 cm

Paper: Winsor&Newton watercolour paper, 100% cotton, 300g/m²
Medium: professional watercolours with the highest lightfastness infex from Schmincke Horadam and Ukrainian brand RÓSA Gallery.

Please, note, the colours may look a little different depending on monitor customization.

Materials used:

watercolour

Tags:
#insect #wild life #entomolgy #natural history #entomology collection 
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Hello, dear artlover. My name is Katya. I'm paleo, wildlife and botanical illustrator. I am inspired by nature in all its demonstrations - whether it is the first leaf that... Read more

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