Chrysochroa saundersii maruyamai MALAYSIA
£15.95
Cream Banded Jewel Beetle
Sex: Male or FM depending on availability
Quality: A1 / A1- (good to perfect)
Format: Unmounted/Papered requires relaxing and setting
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Buprestidae. First named by Akiyama in 1989
Colour: Green base colour with thick cream horizontal band. Depending on the light, the head and elytra throws off a purple iridescent sheen.
Size: Wingspan 45-50mm
Comments & Applications: This is a rarer sub-species from Malaysia. Extremely popular in the art and design industry where they are used in frames, domes and interior design. Also perfect for photography, film, or educational applications.
Format: Unmounted, papered, wings folded, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding