Sat January 10, 2026
Paxton Gate's Insect Pinning Class: Five Horned Rhinoceros Beetle
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If Jack and the Beanstalk took place in the insect world, the five-horned rhino beetle would be the big guy waiting for Jack at the top of said beanstalk. One of our most popular classes is back and is a must for any burgeoning entomologist. While the glossy armor and pointy black horns of the males make these guys look like frontmen for a Norwegian black metal band, these big boys are gentle giants. They generally spend most of their days finding something to eat (relatable) and looking for love, and in the relationship department, they need to be quick, as they don't have long. Eupatorus gracilicornis stays in its larval stage for about a year, but once it morphs into its armored tank form, it only lives for a few months, which makes this somewhat of an exercise in speed dating.
But back to the array of spikes adorning these guys: why do they have them? Why would nature give them such a menacing look only for them to be relatively docile creatures? Well, for wrestling, of course! Since the relationship game is on a timer for them, males need to compete for partners, and there's nothing quite as attractive to a female Eupatorus gracilicornis as watching a male suplex his rival. Other than their WWE aspirations, these behemoths of the scarab family are some of nature's most lovable, heavily armed, and peaceful buddies.
This class sells out fast, so if you're looking to join us, grab your seat while you can. Wrestling for reserved spots is not permitted, so make sure you get your seat while we still have one.
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But back to the array of spikes adorning these guys: why do they have them? Why would nature give them such a menacing look only for them to be relatively docile creatures? Well, for wrestling, of course! Since the relationship game is on a timer for them, males need to compete for partners, and there's nothing quite as attractive to a female Eupatorus gracilicornis as watching a male suplex his rival. Other than their WWE aspirations, these behemoths of the scarab family are some of nature's most lovable, heavily armed, and peaceful buddies.
This class sells out fast, so if you're looking to join us, grab your seat while you can. Wrestling for reserved spots is not permitted, so make sure you get your seat while we still have one.
If Jack and the Beanstalk took place in the insect world, the five-horned rhino beetle would be the big guy waiting for Jack at the top of said beanstalk. One of our most popular classes is back and is a must for any burgeoning entomologist. While the glossy armor and pointy black horns of the males make these guys look like frontmen for a Norwegian black metal band, these big boys are gentle giants. They generally spend most of their days finding something to eat (relatable) and looking for love, and in the relationship department, they need to be quick, as they don't have long. Eupatorus gracilicornis stays in its larval stage for about a year, but once it morphs into its armored tank form, it only lives for a few months, which makes this somewhat of an exercise in speed dating.
But back to the array of spikes adorning these guys: why do they have them? Why would nature give them such a menacing look only for them to be relatively docile creatures? Well, for wrestling, of course! Since the relationship game is on a timer for them, males need to compete for partners, and there's nothing quite as attractive to a female Eupatorus gracilicornis as watching a male suplex his rival. Other than their WWE aspirations, these behemoths of the scarab family are some of nature's most lovable, heavily armed, and peaceful buddies.
This class sells out fast, so if you're looking to join us, grab your seat while you can. Wrestling for reserved spots is not permitted, so make sure you get your seat while we still have one.
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But back to the array of spikes adorning these guys: why do they have them? Why would nature give them such a menacing look only for them to be relatively docile creatures? Well, for wrestling, of course! Since the relationship game is on a timer for them, males need to compete for partners, and there's nothing quite as attractive to a female Eupatorus gracilicornis as watching a male suplex his rival. Other than their WWE aspirations, these behemoths of the scarab family are some of nature's most lovable, heavily armed, and peaceful buddies.
This class sells out fast, so if you're looking to join us, grab your seat while you can. Wrestling for reserved spots is not permitted, so make sure you get your seat while we still have one.
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