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A brilliantly metallic example of Halmus chalybeus — the Steelblue Ladybird, a member of the family COCCINELLIDAE whose name, from the Latin chalybeus meaning "steel-blue", perfectly captures its most striking feature: a vivid, uniform metallic blue-green iridescence that sets it entirely apart from the spotted red ladybirds of popular imagination. Native to Australia and New Zealand, Halmus chalybeus is not only a visually exceptional specimen but also a species of genuine ecological significance — widely deployed as a natural biocontrol agent against scale insects and mealybugs in orchards and gardens. Dry-preserved to A1 museum standard, this specimen retains every gleaming facet of its characteristic steel-blue sheen.
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Halmus chalybeus is a compelling reminder that COCCINELLIDAE extends far beyond the familiar spotted red form — its steel-blue iridescence rivalling jewel beetles in visual impact while carrying the charm and recognition of the ladybird family. A standout specimen that surprises and delights collectors at every level.
Each specimen is ethically sourced and individually inspected to ensure A1 quality standards before dispatch.
CHF 14.00
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Beautiful butterflies. Packaged carefully and they arrive in pristine condition.
Amazing quality
Really nice selection of specimens
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Absolutely in love definitely will be getting more if there are other selections
Packaged well and product was just as described.
Packaged well and was just as described.
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I love the variety I get it works well with my business, I will continue to buy from this company everything comes in perfect
Exactly as listed
Packaged well and fast delivery
Perfect conditions all legs intact
Perfect specimen, great packaging and quick delivery! Thanks, will be returning!
Perfect specimen, great packaging and quick delivery! Thanks, will be returning!
Sendung gut angekommen. Exemplare sind groß. Vielen lieben Dank
Really nice butteflies, thank you!
Der Artikel ist genau so wie beschrieben. Sehr guter Verkäufer. Gut Verpackt und schnell in die Schweiz geliefert. Hier kaufe ich gerne wieder ein. Ein sehr schönes Insekt.
Beautiful, and cute. Was packaged well!
I was kinda bummed out that I got all beetles instead of the mixed specimens I ordered so I messaged the seller and they are making it right. Ill definitely be coming back to this seller in the near future 😁
Beautiful piece!
Excellent product as always - will order again!
Excellent product as always - will order again!
Have a little issue with my order but was very quickly resolved. Highly recommend and will 100% be ordering again. Thank you so much
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