Jewel Beetle

Buprestidae is a family of beetles known as Jewel Beetles or metallic wood-boring beetles because of their glossy iridescent colors. Flathead borers are the name for the family's larvae. With over 15,500 species in 775 genera, the family is one of the largest among beetles. Additionally, descriptions of almost 100 fossil species have been made. Collectors of insects especially value the larger and more colorful jewel beetles. Some Buprestidae species' elytra have historically been employed in beetle wing jewelry and decorating in some Asian nations, including India, Thailand, and Japan.

Most species are under 20 mm in length and have a usually cylindrical or elongate to oval shape. Lengths can range from 3 to 80 mm. Many vibrant hues are well-known, and frequently arranged in intricate patterns. Instead of being created by pigments in the exoskeleton, these beetles' characteristic iridescence is a result of structural coloration, in which the cuticle's tiny structure selectively reflects certain light frequencies in particular directions. The many hues that a compact disc reflects are caused by the same process.