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Lot 176: A Collection of Arthropod and Insect Specimens in Resin Blocks

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Start price: £30

Estimated price: £30 - £40

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A collection of approximately 23 entomological and arthropod specimens, each preserved within a clear rectangular resin block. This set, attributed to the Real Life Bugs educational series, features a diverse range of species including insects, arachnids, and a small crustacean. The larger resin blocks contain internal printed labels for identification. Specific specimens identified by these labels include a Giant Wasp (Asia), Blue Weevil (New Guinea), Manchurian Scorpion (China), Emerald Beetle (Japan), and a Devil Spider (Americas). The broader assortment includes various beetles with iridescent and terrestrial characteristics, scorpions, orthoptera such as crickets and grasshoppers, and a small crab. The collection is presented in a black plastic carrying case featuring a clear hinged lid and a custom-fitted white moulded plastic insert designed to secure the blocks in place.