Polybothris geayi MADAGASCAR
Original price was: £12.45.£10.45Current price is: £10.45.
Jewel Beetle
Sex: Male or FM depending on availability
Quality: A1- / A1 (good to perfect)
Location: Mandraka park – Analamanga Region
- Description
Description
Description
Taxonomy Identification: Family Buprestidae. First named by Thery in 1926
Colour: Prothorax gold-brown with black patch. Elytra deeply ridged reddish-gold.
Size: Length from tip of head to end of abdomen 40+mm – excludes legs and antenna
Comments & Applications: This is a rarely offered species. One for the serious collector. A great alternative for for framers looking for a rarer bug. Ideal in domes, artwork, photography, film and jewellery applications
Format: Unmounted, legs/antenna folded, dried in packet, requires relaxing and setting
More information: Wikipedia– Captive Breeding