Chrysochroa buqueti rugicollis / Southeast Asia
The banded jewel beetle is renowned as one of nature's most stunning insects, often described as a living gem. Its spectacular shine is due to structural coloration, a physical phenomenon that creates an iridescent, shifting metallic luster. The beetle's striking appearance features a vibrant, scarlet-red head that contrasts with its dark, glossy body and bold, white-patterned wing covers.
Size
diameter: 6cm
height: 9cm