The Banded Jewel Beetle belongs to the Buprestidae family of beetles. It has an incredible reflective purple abdomen, with purple spots and cream. A head that has to be seen to be believed, sprinkled with a red diamond-like surface.
Its wingspan reaches 4 - 5 centimetres (2.1 - 2.8 in).
Latin Name:
Chrysochroa buqueti rugicollis
Sex:
Male
Distribution:
Thailand
Frame Size:
6 x 6 inch
Please Be Aware:
The specimen that you will receive may differ in size, shape or colour very slightly since you are purchasing a natural product.
Where do we source our insect specimens?
All of our specimens are purchased from conservation farming projects. Please visit our ethics pages in the menu for details on the type of projects we work with.