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Posted: 21 Jan 2026


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Beetle wings

Beetle wings
These iridescent green beetle wings are used in parts of Asia for making jewellery or in art. The wings are collected after the beetle has died it only has a short lifespan of three to four weeks and is considered to be a pest.

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23 comments - The latest ones
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
What a fantastic colourful capture. And thank you so much for the interesting informationns, James !
4 months ago.
James club has replied to Percy Schramm club
Thank you very much Percy
4 months ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
Génial ce gros plan, félicitations !************
4 months ago.
James club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing club
Many thanks Jocelyne
4 months ago.
 Eva Lewitus
Eva Lewitus club
Glad to read that these incredible wings are used after they died
4 months ago.
James club has replied to Eva Lewitus club
Me too Eva I wouldn't have bought them if they were harvested or bred just for their wings
4 months ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Das schaut ja klasse aus,wie diese Flügel rausschimmern lieber James,klasse,wofür man sie verwenden kann,das hast du wieder sehr schön gezeigt :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tagesausklang,liebe Grüße Güni :))
4 months ago.
James club has replied to Günter Klaus club
Isn't nature wonderful creating these beautiful colours, many thanks for the comment and best wishes for a good evening
4 months ago.
Günter Klaus club has replied to James club
Das frag ich mich sehr oft,wenn ich meine Runde mache lieber James,ist toll,wie die Natur das immer vergibt :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,liebe Grüße Güni :))
4 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Striking colours and a fine capture, James
4 months ago.
James club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Many thanks Roger
4 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
What a beautiful colours.
Thank you for the interesting note.
4 months ago.
James club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
The colours are amazing Jaap, many thanks for the comment
4 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
I can't imagine where you got these from James.......but I suspect somewhere on the internet.

I love the colour and iridescence of the wings and it looks like they have some lovely textures and patterns too.

A really unusual subject captured in lovely light. Superb work as always..!!
4 months ago.
James club has replied to Keith Burton club
They sell them several places on line, I bought them for the missus to use in her crafting but I wasn't going to pass on a chance of 'togging them!!

Sincere thanks for the comment and best wishes for a good evening
4 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
beautiful image
Have a nice Wednesday evening!
4 months ago.
James club has replied to Annemarie club
A late reply but thanks Annemarie and enjoy the rest of the day
4 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Impressive shot!
4 months ago.
James club has replied to William Sutherland club
Thank you William
4 months ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Fascinating
4 months ago.
James club has replied to Gillian Everett club
Thank you
4 months ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Superbe couleurs merci pour l'info bonne journée.
4 months ago.
James club has replied to Patrick Brandy club
Many thanks Patrick
4 months ago.

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