Sawtooth Stag Beetle yellow and white blooms Creobroter gemmatus is a small

Creobroter gemmatus is a small and colorful praying mantis from South and Southeast Asia

belonging to the Pieridae family

and a wingspan of approximately 12 cm

This butterfly is not only a beauty but also a popular subject for artwork and collections

and various Pacific islands

Sawtooth Stag Beetle yellow and white blooms Creobroter gemmatus is a smallLamprima adolphinae is a striking stag beetle found in New Guinea and surrounding islands, belonging to the family Lucanidae. Males are especially eye catching, with iridescent green to golden coloration and elongated, antler like jaws used in territorial battles. Females are smaller and less metallic but equally robust. The larvae develop in rotting wood, helping recycle nutrients in forest ecosystems. Highly prized for its shimmering metallic sheen,