{"product_id":"chrysochroa-rajah-rajah-jewel-beetle-ethically-sourced-taxidermy-entomology-gift-bug-collection-frame-6x6","title":"Chrysochroa rajah, rajah jewel beetle, ethically sourced,  taxidermy, entomology gift, bug collection, frame 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 rajah, Rajah Jewel Beetle, ethically sourced, taxidermy, entomology gift, bug collection, frame 6\"x6\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Chrysochroa rajah, commonly known as the Rajah Jewel Beetle, is a striking species of metallic wood-boring beetle belonging to the family Buprestidae. Known for its vivid, iridescent coloration, the beetle displays a shimmering range of metallic greens, blues, and purples, often with distinctive longitudinal stripes or patches that enhance its jewel-like appearance. These colors are not pigment-based but result from structural coloration — microscopic surface structures that refract light. The adult beetles are medium to large in size, typically ranging from 25 to 40 millimeters in length, and they are admired both by entomologists and collectors for their beauty.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChrysochroa rajah is primarily distributed in South and Southeast Asia, with confirmed populations in countries such as India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The beetles are typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, where they live on or near host trees. As a wood-boring species, their larvae develop within the wood of dead or dying trees, contributing to the natural decomposition process. The adults are often seen on tree trunks or feeding on nectar, sap, or flowers. Due to their striking appearance and limited range, they are sometimes collected for the exotic insect trade, though habitat loss also poses a threat in some areas.\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":52887749099784,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1342","price":35.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887749132552,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1343","price":35.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887749165320,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1344","price":35.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887749198088,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1345","price":35.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d61933ac8a3999868d20a.png?v=1774641239","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/chrysochroa-rajah-rajah-jewel-beetle-ethically-sourced-taxidermy-entomology-gift-bug-collection-frame-6x6","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}