Polybothris sumptuosa gemma (Blue) MADAGASCAR

£6.95

Metallic Blue Jewel Beetle

Sex: Male or FM

Quality: A1-/A1 (good to perfect)

Format: Papered/Unmounted requires relaxing and setting

Availability: 6 in stock SKU: WB7090

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family Buprestidae. First named by Kluge in 1833

Colour: Metallic blue with silver-white markings.

Size: Length from tip of snout to end of abdomen 28-38mm – excludes legs and antenna

Comments & Applications: A large spectacular jewel beetle. Always popular with collectors. Used in framing, domes, artwork, photography, film and jewellery applications

Format: Unmounted, legs/antenna folded, dried in packet, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia– Captive Breeding

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Polybothris sumptuosa (blue) PAPERED x1 Male/Fm A- MADAGASCAR