Euchroma gigantea Metallic Wood Borer PERU
£9.95
Metallic Wood Boring Beetle or Giant Metallic Ceiba Borer
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 Linnaeus 1758
Colour: The pronotum (thorax cover) has a dark spot on each side. The elytra (wing coverings) have a wrinkled surface and a metallic green colour with reddish or purplish tinges and green outer edge. Legs are black.
Size: Length 45-55+mm
Comments & Applications: This is one of the largest species of Jewel beetle. Commonly known as the Metallic Wood Boring Beetle or Giant Metallic Ceiba Borer. The beetles impressive size and fabulous colours make this a popular choice with collectors taxidermy artistry; framing domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film
Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia