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πŸͺ² Beetles

African Leaf Beetle

Polyclada bohemani

About

A medium-sized, brightly metallic leaf beetle with iridescent green, blue, and copper hues. It feeds openly on foliage, relying on its metallic coloration as a warning signal.

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Did You Know?

Its metallic coloration is structural, produced by multiple thin layers in the cuticle that interfere with light, creating brilliant iridescence.