Yes, some things simply can’t be pinned down without cutting them up and analyzing the remains. I think it has consumed some toxic substance, maybe dagga or Dave’s beer. I checked in my African Insect Life but found no ID for your spectacular looking beetle. Thank you Nikki – it was a lovely find, and the joint effort at ferreting out an ID was interesting too , Simply stunning Carol! Beetles are amazing creatures that are easily recognized by their shell-like exteriors. Ark has lifted the veil of mystery somewhat, identifying the genus as Eudicella. Maybe this is a unique/new variety? The beetle represents respect for authority, but also protection and gaining more acceptable standards. 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