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Chrysina limbata, silver chafer beetle
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Chrysina limbata, silver chafer beetle
Silver chafer beetle specimen. The beetles have a base pigment covered by several colourless microscopically thin layers called laminae
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Arthropod Arthropoda Beetle Case Chafer Coleoptera Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Metallic Native Metal Reflective Scarab Scarab Beetle Scarabaeid Scarabaeidae Shine Chafer Beetle Invertebrata
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1. Title: The Metallic Majesty of Chrysina limbata: A Glimpse into the Shimmering World of Silver Chafer Beetles 2.. Witness the breathtaking beauty of Chrysina limbata, the Silver Chafer Beetle, in this print from the natural world. This exquisite specimen belongs to the Rutelinae subfamily of the Scarabaeidae family, within the order Coleoptera, and is a prime example of the mesmerizing invertebrates known as scarab beetles. The Silver Chafer Beetle is renowned for its striking metallic appearance, which is not due to any pigmentation but rather the presence of several microscopically thin, colorless layers called laminae. These laminae create a reflective surface that gives the beetle its shimmering, silver-like sheen. As a hexapod invertebrate, Chrysina limbata has six legs and a segmented body. Its elongated, cylindrical shape and large, rounded hindwings are characteristic of the scarab beetle family. The beetle's case, or exoskeleton, provides protection and support, while its antennae and legs are adapted for sensing and moving about in its environment. This magnificent specimen is a native metal of various regions, including Central and South America, and is often referred to as a Jewel Scarab or Shining Leaf Chafer. The Silver Chafer Beetle is a fascinating example of the intricate and diverse designs found within the natural world, showcasing the beauty and complexity of the arthropod kingdom.
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