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Discover the dazzling beauty of Sternocera aequisignata - the stunning green jewel beetle from Thailand. This bulk pack of approximately 1,000 iridescent beetle wing cases (elytra) offers exceptional value for artists, jewellery makers, crafters, and designers seeking nature's most brilliant metallic green for their creative projects.
Jewel beetles (Buprestidae family) are among nature's most visually stunning insects, prized for centuries for their metallic iridescence. Sternocera aequisignata displays brilliant green with golden undertones that shift in changing light. The hard wing cases (elytra) are incredibly durable and have been used in traditional jewellery and textile embellishment across Southeast Asia for generations.
These metallic beetle wings are ideal for diverse artistic uses. Create stunning jewellery including earrings, pendants, and brooches, embed in resin for paperweights and decorative pieces, use in traditional Thai beetle wing embroidery, incorporate into mixed-media art and collage, add to shadow boxes and natural history displays, use for costume and fashion design embellishment, or create unique greeting cards and scrapbook elements.
Your bulk pack includes 1,000 jewel beetle wing cases (elytra) from Sternocera aequisignata, ethically sourced from Thailand. Wings vary in size but typically measure 15-25mm in length. Expect brilliant metallic green colouration with golden iridescence, hard durable structure perfect for crafting, and natural variations that make each wing unique.
Jewel beetle elytra are remarkably versatile craft materials. They can be hot glued to surfaces for quick projects, drilled for wire-wrapping and jewellery making, sewn onto fabric for traditional embroidery, embedded in resin for permanent encapsulation, or simply arranged and displayed for their natural beauty. The hard chitinous structure is durable and long-lasting.
Beetle wing embellishment has a rich history across Asia, particularly in Thailand, India, and Myanmar. Traditional garments, religious textiles, and jewellery have featured jewel beetle wings for centuries. By working with these materials, you connect to ancient craft traditions while creating contemporary art that celebrates natural beauty.
Sternocera aequisignata is considered a crop pest species in Thailand, where larvae damage fruit trees and agricultural crops. All our beetle wings are ethically sourced from pest control programmes in rural villages, providing income to local communities while protecting crops. This sustainable approach supports livelihoods without harming wild beetle populations.
Unlike dyes and pigments that fade over time, the metallic green of jewel beetles comes from structural colouration - microscopic layers in the exoskeleton that refract light. This means the brilliant colour will never fade, even after decades. Your creations will retain their stunning iridescence for generations.
The brilliant metallic green of jewel beetle wings has inspired artists, designers, and crafters for centuries. From Victorian jewellery to contemporary resin art, these natural materials bring organic beauty and iridescent shimmer to creative projects. Let nature's artistry inspire your next masterpiece.
Wings are dry-preserved and ready to use immediately. Natural variations in size, colour intensity, and condition are normal - some wings may have minor imperfections, but the bulk quantity ensures plenty of perfect specimens for your projects. The variety adds to the organic, handmade quality of finished pieces.
Stock your studio with nature's metallic green. Order your bulk pack of 200 jewel beetle wings today and discover why these iridescent elytra have been treasured by artists and crafters for centuries.
$147.00 AUD
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