Jewel Beetle - Chrysochroa toulgoeti

*Pinned specimen; native to Malaysia

comments (9)

William Bodine

Lion

Wow! Amazing rainbow of color. What is the beetle? Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! It's a buprestid beetle from Malaysia named Chrysochroa toulgoeti. It's such a stunning species! Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    I thought I've seen my share of colorful beetles by now but this one ups it to a ridiculous level. Should be illegal, basically. Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Lol, I know! It's insane. The tan stripe across the middle of the elytra seems so out of place in comparison to the rest of the beetle. Posted 3 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Yes, makes you wonder what the purpose of that is. Posted 3 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

So beautiful! Those close ups deserve a special gallery in JD Facebook's page! A combi of yours and those of Ferdy :-) Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Marta :) Posted 3 years ago