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Beetle wings

These iridescent green beetle wings are used in parts of Asia for making jewellery or in art. The wings are collected after the beetle has died it only has a short lifespan of three to four weeks and is considered to be a pest.
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23 comments

Percy Schramm said:

What a fantastic colourful capture. And thank you so much for the interesting informationns, James !
2 days ago

James replied to Percy Schramm:

Thank you very much Percy
45 hours ago

Jocelyne Villoing said:

Génial ce gros plan, félicitations !************
2 days ago ( translate )

James replied to Jocelyne Villoing:

Many thanks Jocelyne
45 hours ago

Eva Lewitus said:

Glad to read that these incredible wings are used after they died
2 days ago

James replied to Eva Lewitus:

Me too Eva I wouldn't have bought them if they were harvested or bred just for their wings
45 hours ago

Günter Klaus said:

Das schaut ja klasse aus,wie diese Flügel rausschimmern lieber James,klasse,wofür man sie verwenden kann,das hast du wieder sehr schön gezeigt :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tagesausklang,liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 days ago ( translate )

James replied to Günter Klaus:

Isn't nature wonderful creating these beautiful colours, many thanks for the comment and best wishes for a good evening
45 hours ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Striking colours and a fine capture, James
2 days ago

James replied to Roger (Grisly):

Many thanks Roger
45 hours ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

What a beautiful colours.
Thank you for the interesting note.
2 days ago

James replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

The colours are amazing Jaap, many thanks for the comment
45 hours ago

Keith Burton said:

I can't imagine where you got these from James.......but I suspect somewhere on the internet.

I love the colour and iridescence of the wings and it looks like they have some lovely textures and patterns too.

A really unusual subject captured in lovely light. Superb work as always..!!
46 hours ago

James replied to Keith Burton:

They sell them several places on line, I bought them for the missus to use in her crafting but I wasn't going to pass on a chance of 'togging them!!

Sincere thanks for the comment and best wishes for a good evening
45 hours ago

Annemarie said:

beautiful image
Have a nice Wednesday evening!
45 hours ago ( translate )