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theodosia magnifica. This rare specimen was found very much a...
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Image #: DSC_3442-40001
Species: theodosia magnifica
Location: Long Benali, Sarawak
Description: This rare specimen was found very much alive but with two legs missing, probably from an encounter with birds or fighting with other males. The beetle featured here has a beautiful iridescent metallic shell in pastel shades, very much sought after by poachers and collectors.
Keywords: wild | rare | borneo | theodosia | beetles | wildlife | iridescent | cetoniidae |