Jewel Scarab Beetle
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The Jewel Scarab Beetle is a stunning example of iridescent beauty in the insect world. Known scientifically as Chrysina gloriosa, these beetles display a dazzling array of colors, typically ranging from metallic greens to golds. This mirrorlike sheen is due to microscopic structures on their exoskeletons which reflect light. They are often found in Central and South America, residing in forests where they feed on decaying plant matter. The Jewel Scarab Beetle has been a subject of fascination for entomologists and collectors alike, symbolizing the intersection of natural beauty and evolutiona
Model details
| Creator | Natural History Museum of Vienna |
|---|---|
| Category | Animals |
| Formats | glTF, USDZ |
| Animated | No |
| Updated | 2024-09-10 |
| Licence | CC BY 4.0 |
Measured geometry
Measured by opening this model in ZeroXR, not copied from the source listing.
| Triangles | 20,594 |
|---|---|
| Materials | 1 |
| Textures | 2 |
| Size | 0.15 × 0.05 × 0.08 m |
Licence and attribution
“Jewel Scarab Beetle” by Natural History Museum of Vienna is published under CC BY 4.0.
