Chrysochroa saundersii THAILAND
£4.95
Cream Banded Jewel Beetle
Sex: Male or FM depending on availability
Quality: A1 / A1- (good to perfect)
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Buprestidae. First named by Saunders in 1866
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: One of the larger jewel beetles. 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