The Real Jewel Beetle

It is wonderful! It has become truly rare due to habitat loss. It is a stem borer and clearing forests,other lands for developmental activities,use of pesticides have all a great impact on these beetles. Yes the beetles emerge shortly after the monsoon rains and the beetles do have an important job of reproduction.I think like other stem borers these beetle larva lives more ! Beautiful spotting and very fine frame for the species.

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"Stunning" is right! Absolutely beautiful!

Also I am very curious about the type of plant it was found on and was it flowering?

I can't find evidence for 'The Real Jewel Beetle' as common name :-) but the scientific name looks to be 'Evides elegans'

Stunning !! Our jewel beetles are out now too and have a short season. It's interesting that a southern Indian species might appear at the same time.

Jewel !

Beautiful, Krishna!