The female Glittering Jewel Beetle is attracted to yellow flowers, especially Bush Marigold. She gives off a pheromone to attract the bronze males.

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The female Glittering Jewel Beetle is attracted to yellow flowers, especially Bush Marigold. She gives off a pheromone to attract the bronze coloured males. Their larvae have one of the slowest development stages in nature.

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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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