Australian Jewel Beetles
Australian Jewel Beetles
SPECIES Metaxymorpha gloriosa + hauseri, Castiarina erubescens + rollei , Cyria imperialis
ORIGIN Australia
FRAME 15.5x28.5xD5cm. Made from recycled products.
DESCRIPTION The Metaxymorpha is a genus of beetles in the Buprestidae family found in the tropical forests of far North Queensland. They are normally around 2-3cm and are prized for their beautiful colourations from gold to red and metallic green. Truely a jewel beetle gem. These beautiful Australian beetles emerge in the summertime to coordinate with flowering of native plants including Eucalyptus and Tea trees. All these beetles are part of the gloriosa mimicing group and can be seen feeding on the same tree.
Metaxymoprpha gloriosa`s host plant is Goia lasionura. Castiarina is the best mimicry genus in Australia.
Cyria imperialis - AKA Banksia jewel beetle described by The Danish naturalist Johan Christian Fabricius . It has a beautiful black and gold elytra.
Rarely framed in this combination as these are difficult to source.
Species labels back of frame
COMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX
Care
All frames are professionally prepared and fumigated for a minimum of six months prior to sale. While every precaution is taken, museum mites may occasionally occur.
Prevention is better than the cure! To help protect your collection, we strongly recommend placing your display in the freezer for one week each year. Regular inspection and monitoring are also recommended to help preserve your specimen for many years to come.
To minimise fading, avoid direct or reflected sunlight. Please also protect your display from extreme fluctuations in temperature and humidity.
Glass may shatter if dropped. Hang only using the hook provided.
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