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πŸͺ² Beetles

Congo Jewel Beetle

Sternocera castanea

About

A large, brilliantly metallic jewel beetle with copper and green iridescent elytra. Adults are found on trees where they feed on foliage. Larvae are wood borers that develop inside tree roots.

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Did You Know?

The iridescent elytra of jewel beetles are used in traditional African and Asian jewelry, as their colors never fade.