Eupholus schoenherri petiti Beetle Spread Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved CURCULIONIDAE (Wings-Spread)

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A doubly distinguished example of Eupholus schoenherri petiti — a jewel weevil from the family CURCULIONIDAE that carries two honoured names in a single specimen. The species name schoenherri honours Carl Johan Schönherr (1772–1848), the Swedish entomologist whose monumental eight-volume work Genera et Species Curculionidum remains the foundational reference for weevil taxonomy to this day — a man who dedicated decades of his life to cataloguing the very family to which this specimen belongs. The subspecies name petiti adds a second layer of tribute, honouring a further contributor to entomological knowledge. Dry-preserved to A1 museum standard, this specimen retains its full chromatic intensity and fine surface detail.

Specimen Details

• Species: Eupholus schoenherri petiti
• Family: CURCULIONIDAE (Weevils / Snout Beetles)
• Quality Grade: A1 — complete, undamaged, excellent condition
• Preservation Method: Dry-preserved
• Condition: Wings spread — ready for pinning, framing, or artistic use

Ideal For

• Entomology collectors and natural history enthusiasts
• Scientific study, taxonomy reference, and educational displays
• Resin art, shadow boxes, jewellery making, and mixed-media projects
• Museums, schools, and biodiversity researchers

Within the Eupholus series, schoenherri petiti is unique in carrying two tributes simultaneously — a specimen that honours the very science of CURCULIONIDAE taxonomy while embodying the visual splendour that makes the family so compelling to collectors. The most self-referential and fitting specimen in the jewel weevil collection.

Each specimen is ethically sourced and individually inspected to ensure A1 quality standards before dispatch.