Belionota sumptuosa INDONESIA
£3.65
Tricolor Metallic Wood-boring Beetle
Sex: Male or FM
Quality: A-/A1- (average to good)
Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting
Locational data: Morotai Island
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Buprestidae, first named by Castelnau in 1838
Colour: Head and legs green with iridescent reddish-pink elytra.
Size: Length measuring from the tip of head/jaws to end of abdomen but excluding legs: 15-20mm
Comments & Applications: This is a small species but makes up for its size by its stunning colouration. Commonly known as the Tricolor Metallic Wood-boring Beetle. Very popular with the trade for use in framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film.
Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia