Looks Like a Shiny Jewel: Rare Beetle with Unique Coloration is Sought After by Collectors – Photos

But why is this type of beetle gold/silver? According to researchers at the University of Exeter in the UK, this happens because these insects have a rare optical signature, which causes their structure to uniquely change the way light is reflected from them. In addition to the high reflectivity of the exoskeleton, the beetle has a property of light called polarization, which gives it its metallic tone.

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