Summary
Wax model of a White-ant Worker Borer beetle, an insect which is considered a pest. It is likley this model was made by museum model makers based on a specimen presented to the museum by the Department of Agriculture of Victoria, circa 1910s - 1950s.
Physical Description
Brown six legged insect with a long thorax and two small, curled antennae. This model is made from wax and has been painted. Metal has been used as an armature on the legs and antenna.
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Acquisition Information
Unknown Acquisition Method from Unknown Source
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Place & Date Made
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1910s - 1950s
Probably made in-house at the museum (then Museum of Applied Sciences) -
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Overall Dimensions
110 mm (Length), 95 mm (Width), 35 mm (Height)
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Model Scale
x26
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