{"product_id":"chrysina-adolphi-or-ssp-purple-green-form-female-very-rare-guerrero-mexico-39mm","title":"Chrysina adolphi or ssp, purple\/green form, female, very rare, Guerrero Mexico | 39mm","description":"Order limit: $250 (approx. £187) per transaction.\u003cbr\u003eIf you'd like to purchase more, please place separate orders. I’ll happily refund any extra shipping costs.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRarity for collectors, Chrysina adolphi or ssp, purple\/green form, female, very rare, Guerrero Mexico | 39mm\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Chrysina adolphi, commonly known as a type of jewel scarab, is a striking species of shining leaf chafer beetle prized by entomologists and natural history collectors alike. This spectacular insect is native exclusively to the mountainous Sierra Madre del Sur range within the southwestern Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca. Typically emerging as adults between July and September, these beetles navigate high-altitude oak forests, where they rely on microstructured, unpigmented exoskeletons to manipulate light. This structural coloration allows them to signal potential mates while remaining perfectly camouflaged from predators. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile the typical form of this jewel scarab boasts a vibrant, highly reflective iridescent green colouration across its body, it is globally celebrated for its breathtakingly rare colour forms. Within specific genus populations, genetic variations and structural micro-layer adjustments can give rise to extraordinary individuals that deviate from the standard green. These incredibly rare variations can manifest in mesmerizing metallic gold, silver, red, or deep purple colour phases. Collectors highly prize these specific variations, as they transform the beetle from a brilliant forest organism into an exceptional piece resembling a precious metal ornament. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of conserving the rainforest where they fly and developing responsible conscious trading.\nThis allows us to support local ranching farms with ethically sourced material and help at the same time collectors and enthusiasts to contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease consider that the specimen you will receive may slightly differ in size, shape or colour from the picture shown as you are purchasing a natural product.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease note: In our selection of white frames, the inner box frame—the part that creates the depth of the shadow box—is currently only available in black, as white versions are not available at this time. The outer frame remains white.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis detail has not been an issue in over six years of offering this product, but we wanted to proactively inform you to ensure full transparency.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis applies only to deep frame items. Shadow boxes, if selected, come with a white inner frame.","brand":"The Insectrum Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57896278688008,"sku":"Ql9c=qi07","price":345.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/6a165dc077c7beb55209eaa0.png?v=1779850814","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/chrysina-adolphi-or-ssp-purple-green-form-female-very-rare-guerrero-mexico-39mm","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}