Chafer Beetle in Resin - Trigonophorus rothschildi

The Science:

Beetles are one of the earth's most successful animals, and Flower Beetles such as this one can be found all over the world, in a wide spectrum of colors. This is a very pretty, intensely green Beetle found in China and Tibet and known as Trigonophorus rothschildi. A member of the Scarabaeidae family, its shell has a prismatic quality, refracting ambient light to give its bright green color an iridescent sheen.

The Story:

This Chafer specimen is encased in transparent lucite resin, making it a great educational display or a charming piece of decor for your desk or shelf.

DETAILS

SKU: AP-RE0007
Dimensions: Small - 1.13"W x 1.75"H x 0.75"D
Medium - 1.63"W x 2.88"H x 1"D
Scientific Name: Trigonophorus rothschildi
Origin: China
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