Entomologie Coleopteres. Review of Calodema and Metaxymorpha « Beetles In The Bush. Insects are not only the most diverse group of animals in the world, they are also among the most beautiful. Beetles, of course (with apologies to any lepidopterists that may be reading this), are responsible for a hefty slice of this majestic diversity, with the most spectacular of these belonging primarily to a few select families. Longhorned beetles, who combine vibrant colors with grossly elongated antennae and legs. Scarabs, upping the anty by sporting a monstrously wonderful array of horns or just sheer size to go along with their bright colors. Tiger beetles, whose elaborate designs and vivid colors are further augmented with toothy-jawed, behavioral charisma.
Yet, it is the Buprestidae upon which the moniker “jewel beetles” has been bestowed, despite their lack of obvious morphological gimmicks – a testament to their bright, sparkling, even gaudy colors and exquisite surface sculpture. High quality, full color photographs are provided for every species. Nylander, U. (2008). Genus Xixuthrus. œƒtƒBƒW[ƒIƒIƒEƒXƒoœ ŽÎ‚ß‚©‚猩‚½ŽÊ^‚àÚ‚¹‚Ä‚¨‚«‚Ü‚·B. Beetles of Africa :: The website for the Beetle Collector. Chinese lucanus.