jewel beetle
Shimmering green crawler
A jewel beetle is any of thousands of beetle species in the family Buprestidae, named for their iridescent, metallic coloring.
Their wing cases shimmer in greens, blues, coppers, and golds, making them prized by collectors and historically used in jewelry and textile decoration.
The larvae bore into wood, and some species are significant tree pests.
Hardened forewings of beetles
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
- mandiblesPaired arthropod mouthparts
- chitinArthropod shell polymer
exoskeleton · thorax · abdomen · tarsi · compound eyes · segmented · ovipositor · arthropod
Beetle held sacred anciently
- EgyptNortheastern African nation
- amuletWorn protective token
- pharaohAncient Egyptian ruler
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
sun · mythology · ancient · tomb · Ra · sacred · talisman · protection
elytra
Hardened forewings of beetles
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
- mandiblesPaired arthropod mouthparts
chitin · exoskeleton · thorax · abdomen · tarsi · compound eyes · segmented · ovipositor · arthropod · invertebrate
scarab
Beetle held sacred anciently
rebirth · sun · mythology · ancient · tomb · Ra · sacred · talisman · protection · immortality
shimmer
Tremulous, wavering light
prismatic · spectral · structural color · refraction · rainbow · gleam · radiant · dazzling · brilliant · luminous
brooch
Decorative fastening ornament
adornment · decoration · ornate · filigree · cabochon · bezel · Victorian · specimen · display case · resin
jewel beetledung beetle
Insect feeding on feces
cockroach · ground beetle · plain · dull · carpet beetle
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