Allomyrina dichotoma

 

The rhinoceros beetle native to Japan is named kabutomushi. Mushi meaning "bug", and Kabuto meaning "helmet."  The name directly relates back to the Samurai warrior of Japanese heritage.

 

beetle: 2" x 3”

box: 5" x 4”

Sculpy, glass seed beads, jade beads,

assorted fabric, embroidery thread, wire,

sheet metal, acrylic paint