Metallic Wood-boring Beetle purple decor with iridescent green to golden

with iridescent green to golden coloration and elongated

feeding on decaying wood

also known as the Deucalion Baeotus

Butterfly is encased in a 3”x4” frame

This species can be found in the rain forests & secondary forests from Mexico to the Amazonian rain forests in South America

Metallic Wood-boring Beetle purple decor with iridescent green to goldenThis stunning specimen is the Megaloxantha bicolor, a magnificent metallic jewel beetle measuring 3 inches in length. Native to India, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines, this species boasts a vibrant body of metallic green, blue, or reddish hues and two striking yellow or whitish bands on its delicate wings. During warm, dry days, adults can be seen actively exploring their surroundings, while their larvae burrow deep within trees, feasting on the