The Eyed Jewel Beetle has a typical hard torpedo shaped body distinctive of the family. One of the largest of the family they are seldom common.
The Eyed Jewel Beetle has a typical hard torpedo shaped body distinctive of the family. One of the largest of the family they are seldom common, and little is known of their short adult life.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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