This Jewel Beetle collection has been handcrafted and mounted in a deep box frame with fixtures for easy wall hanging.
This Jewel Beetle Collection (Family: Buprestidae) has been hand set by our expert entomologists in our studio and elegantly mounted in a museum quality deep box frame.
Jewel Beetles are known for their distinctive bright colours and glossy iridencence. Their colour is not due to pigments, but due to light diffraction by the microscopic structures on the surface of the elytra. Despite their conspicuous appearance, it is believed that their patterns are a form of camouflage. Iridescence has a masking ability that breaks up the outline of the insect and creates the illusion of inconsistent features and depth which confuses potential predators.
The frame is made from premium quality, satin finished acrylic, with a museum grade 99% UV blocking conservation glass aperture. Each specimen is mounted on a 300 GSM acid free card stock which includes both the scientific and common name of the insect printed below. The frame can either be self standing or mounted using the invisible wall hanging bracket.
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All of our specimens are ethically sourced from conservation projects around the world and help to support local communities and protect natural habitats, to learn more go to Our Ethos page.
The picture shown is an example of the quality that you can expect to receive. Please be aware that, as our products are 100% authentic and natural, they are subject to some variation. While no two insects are exactly alike, each of the specimens in our collection fall within the morphological parameters for their species.
Dimensions: 31 x 22 x 6cm