{"product_id":"chrysochroa-buqueti-spread-wings-red-headed-jewel-beetle-ethically-sourced-taxidermy-entomology-gift-bug-collection-frame-6x6","title":"Framed Chrysochroa buqueti Beetle, Ethically Sourced Entomology Display, 6\"x6\"","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\u003eChrysochroa buqueti, Spread wings, Red-headed Jewel Beetle, ethically sourced, taxidermy, entomology gift, bug collection, frame 6\"x6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChrysochroa buqueti, commonly known as the Red-headed Jewel Beetle, is a brilliantly iridescent beetle belonging to the Buprestidae family, often celebrated for its striking metallic coloration. Its body typically features a vivid combination of metallic green, blue, or violet elytra (wing covers), with a bright red or orange head and thorax that give the species its common name. These beetles can reach lengths of around 30 to 40 mm, and their dazzling colors are not due to pigmentation, but to structural coloration—light refracted by microscopic textures on their exoskeleton.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis species is widely distributed across Southeast Asia, especially in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, and parts of Vietnam. Chrysochroa buqueti is commonly found in tropical forests and warm, humid environments, where it prefers wooded habitats with abundant host trees. Larvae typically develop in the wood of dead or dying trees, playing a role in the decomposition process. The species is also popular among insect collectors due to its vivid colors and is frequently seen in entomological displays and educational collections.\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 contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.\nPlease take into consideration that the specimen that 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":"INSECTRUM","offers":[{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887219142920,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES447","price":30.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887219175688,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES448","price":30.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887219208456,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES449","price":30.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887219241224,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES450","price":30.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69a22da70b9b45771c5e29c3.png?v=1773583352","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/chrysochroa-buqueti-spread-wings-red-headed-jewel-beetle-ethically-sourced-taxidermy-entomology-gift-bug-collection-frame-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}