Jewel Beetle Collection

Jewel Beetles are known for their distinctive bright colours and glossy iridescence. 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.

This Jewel Beetle Collection has been hand set by our expert entomologists in our studio and elegantly mounted in a museum quality deep box frame.

Frame: Satin finished acrylic

Mount: 300 GSM acid free card stock with a 2 mm bevelled edge matboard border

Display: Self standing frame or wall hanging bracket

Dimensions: 31 x 22 x 6cm

The picture shown is an example of the quality that you can expect to receive. Please be aware that, as these are natural products, they are subject to some variation. While no two insects are exactly alike, each of the specimens in our collection fall within the morphological perimeters for their species.

All of the insects in our collection are responsibly and ethically sourced through sustainable insect farming and commercial breeding.

This approach helps native communities generate a sustainable and equitable income, while providing an economic incentive to protect endangered habitats rather than environmentally destructive practices such as deforestation for logging and agriculture.