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Golden Stag Beetle Wall Art

$38.00

The Jungle Collection’s Hanging Wall Art captures the elegance of natural history displays in a contemporary form. Each piece features wooden rainforest insect or butterfly ‘specimens’ suspended on a chain for effortless display. Evoking the charm of vintage entomology collections, these artworks are perfect for gallery walls, shadow boxes, or framed botanical arrangements. An eco-friendly and ethical alternative to traditional taxidermy specimens, each design showcases the original artwork of Jenna Minchin — celebrating the beauty and biodiversity of Far North Queensland.

The Jungle Collection’s Hanging Wall Art captures the elegance of natural history displays in a contemporary form. Each piece features wooden rainforest insect or butterfly ‘specimens’ suspended on a chain for effortless display. Evoking the charm of vintage entomology collections, these artworks are perfect for gallery walls, shadow boxes, or framed botanical arrangements. An eco-friendly and ethical alternative to traditional taxidermy specimens, each design showcases the original artwork of Jenna Minchin — celebrating the beauty and biodiversity of Far North Queensland.

    • Charm Size: 7cm

    • Chain Length: 24cm chain with O ring attachment

    • Eco-friendly Material: FSC-certified, responsibly sourced Cherry/Maple/Birch/or Walnut veneered MDF (exact wood species subject to availability).

    • Design: UV resistant, high saturation, matte finish, single-sided design.

    Vintage Frame seen in photographs is for display only and is not included as part of the product.

  • The Golden Stag Beetle (Lamprima aurata) is a dazzling insect measuring about 15–25 mm in length. Males display metallic golden-green or yellow colouring and possess strong forward-facing mandibles used in combative displays, while smaller females show bluish-green or brown hues.

    Found in Far North Queensland and across eastern and south-eastern Australia—including Tasmania and Victoria—this species inhabits dry sclerophyll forests where decaying Eucalyptus, Casuarina, and Allocasuarina logs are abundant. The larvae spend up to two years feeding on rotting wood before pupating in place and later emerging as adults.

    Adult Golden Stag Beetles feed on tree sap, nectar, and flower exudates. Males often engage in vigorous battles, using their specialised slicing leg appendages to draw out sap and attract mates. These striking beetles emerge mainly during the warmer months, playing an important role in breaking down wood and cycling nutrients within their ecosystems.

  • -       Keep in a cool, dry location.

    -       Handle with care.

    -       Do not get wet.

  • -       Cairns Local: Designed and assembled in Cairns by artist Jenna Minchin: Owner of The Jungle Collection, Cairns local of 13 years, established artist and regionally recognised entrepreneur. 

    -       Support Small: We operate from our retail store in the heart of Cairns city, in Oceana Walk Arcade (since Sept 2024). To keep our focus small & sustainable, we only hold small quantities of stock, choosing to create small batches of products to respond to demand.

    -       Sustainably Focused: To honour the Rainforest and the wildlife within it, we strive to use ethical, sustainable and responsibly sourced materials for our products (when possible, to do so). This includes responsibly sourced wood, recycled acrylic, reclaimed steel and recycled papers. More information on this can be found in our policy page.