Muton

gastornis:

This fossil specimen of a Jewel Beetle (family Buprestidae), found in Messel, Germany, still retains its iridescence. This is caused by a large number of microscopic reflectors still preserved in this prehistoric insect.

(Photo credit: Torsten Wappler)

(via atelierentomologica)

Tagged: fossil jewel beetle beetle insect prehistoric irridescent entomology insects beetles

Posted on May 9, 2012 via Natural Selections with 243 notes

Source: gastornis
stilllifequickheart:

Domenico Remps

Cabinet of Curiosities, detail

1690-99

Tagged: 17th century art cabinet of curiosities coral etching medallion painting skull still life beetle

Posted on February 24, 2012 via still life quick heart with 84 notes

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hyperboria:

Onthophagus taurus ♂ (Schreber, 1759) (by andrea hallgass on Flickr)

*Dung beetle

Tagged: dung beetle beetle

Posted on January 25, 2012 via insects with 34 notes

Source: entomolog