Chrysochroa toulgoeti MALAYSIA

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Buprestidae, first named by Descarpentries in 1982

Colour: Bright shimmering metallic beetle with multicoloured elytra, dark blue and green with cream or yellow central bar.

Size: Length measuring from tip of head/jaw to end of abdomen (excluding legs/antenna) 34-45mm

Comments & Applications: A stunning and rarely offered beetle, one for the connoisseur. Very popular with the trade for use in framing, domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film.

Format: Male or Female depending on availability. Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia – Captive Breeding