Beetle Brooch – Sternocera aequisignata

The Beetle used to create this Brooch is one of the 26 species in the genus Sternocera. droplet-shaped and a striking metallic green, Its glossy, iridescent wing covers make it highly prized for beetlewing craft projects.

Jewel Beetles are used for decorative purposes throughout Asia. Their iridescence is created by the refraction of light, rather than a pigment, the same process by which CDs reflect multiple colors.