Description

Spectacular, striped Jewel Beetle mounted in a glass dome.

Glass dome is 3" x 4", base is painted black.  Overall size is 4" wide x 4 1/2" tall.

The Jewel Beetles, or Metallic wood-boring beetles belong to a family of beetles known as Buprestidae.  They are called Jewel beetles because of their often very bright, colorful, and often metallic and very irridescent bodies, and as a result are often very sought after by collectors.  The elytra, or wing-covers, are sometimes used to make jewelry because of their incredible shine and color.

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