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πŸͺ² Beetles

Bornean Peacock Beetle

Lamprosoma bicolor

About

A small, dome-shaped leaf beetle with spectacular iridescent elytra that shift from purple to green to gold. The body is hemispherical and compact, resembling a tiny metallic droplet.

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Did You Know?

The extreme iridescence is thought to confuse predators by creating shifting reflections that make the beetle hard to focus on.