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πŸͺ² Beetles

Emerald Eupholus Weevil

Eupholus cuvieri

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About

A spectacular weevil with brilliant turquoise and black bands across its elytra. It is found only in the rainforests of New Guinea.

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Did You Know?

Its stunning blue-green color comes from photonic crystals in tiny scales covering the exoskeleton similar to how opals produce color.