On the tip of a fresh blade of grass, a small beetle perched gracefully. When the sunlight touches its metallic green and orange body, it reflects a beautiful shimmer. Its charm is truly exquisite, like a tiny gem that has quietly fallen to the surface of nature. The orange on its head resembles a small spark burning in the cool morning air.
This small beetle actually comes in four color variations: metallic green, orange, black, and white. Its elytra are metallic green, and its head is orange. Its legs, eyes, and antennae are black. Its body is black and white. This color combination contrasts sharply with its surroundings.
One interesting thing about this beetle is that its elytra aren't always metallic green. Sometimes they turn emerald green. To the naked eye, the elytra can even be blackish green. It all depends on the angle and lighting. But it remains beautiful and captivating. Its charm remains the same, unchanged.
| Latin name | Lema praeusta |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 29 Mar, 2026 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/345816325
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
