@kinaiyahan.nz: I found this pair mating on our cacao tree leaf at Bukidnon. The colors are really stunning. Fun facts ✅Jewel beetles display iridescent colors from structural exoskeleton features.​ ✅Their bright colors warn predators of chemical defenses.​ ✅Some species mimic jewel beetles to avoid predation. ✅Jewel beetle larvae bore into wood, aiding forest decomposition.​ ✅Adults pollinate flowers and recycle nutrients in ecosystems.​ ✅Many species are threatened by habitat loss and poaching.​ ✅Their exoskeletons are remarkably resilient to physical damage.​ ✅They drop and flip when threatened for camouflage.​ ✅Larvae can live inside wood for several years.​ Some jewel beetles are invasive, harming non-native trees. #conservation #wildlifeconservation #nature #biodiversity #beetle

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