Platycorynus chapanus Beetle Specimen Spread-wings | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved CHRYSOMELIDAE

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A dazzling example of Platycorynus chapanus — one of the most visually spectacular leaf beetles in the subfamily EUMOLPINAE, family CHRYSOMELIDAE. Renowned for its intensely iridescent, jewel-like elytra that shift between deep metallic blues, greens, and purples depending on the light, this specimen is a prized centrepiece for any serious entomology collection or natural art project.

Specimen Details

• Species: Platycorynus chapanus
• Subfamily: EUMOLPINAE
• Family: CHRYSOMELIDAE (Leaf Beetles)
• Quality Grade: A1 — complete, undamaged, excellent condition
• Preservation Method: Dry-preserved
• Condition: Unmounted — ready for pinning, framing, or artistic use

Ideal For

• Entomology collectors and natural history enthusiasts
• Scientific study, taxonomy reference, and educational displays
• Resin art, shadow boxes, jewellery making, and mixed-media projects
• Museums, schools, and biodiversity researchers

Platycorynus chapanus is native to Southeast Asia and is widely regarded as one of the jewels of the CHRYSOMELIDAE family. Its extraordinary metallic iridescence and compact, polished form make it as much a work of natural art as a scientific specimen — equally at home in a research collection or a luxury display piece.

Each specimen is ethically sourced and individually inspected to ensure A1 quality standards before dispatch.