When is a tortoise not a tortoise? When it’s actually a beetle! The golden tortoise beetle, scientifically known as Aspidimorpha sanctaecrucis, is a creature that mesmerizes with its turtle-like shell adorned with a striking golden pattern. This beetle looks like a tiny jewel come to life. As adorable as this beetle is sparkling, its part-golden, part-transparent carapace … [Read more...] about Dazzling Golden Tortoise Beetles Look Like Tiny Jewels Scurrying Across Leaves
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Sasha Vinogradova’s Digital Illustrations Depict Ornamental Insects Covered With Jewels
Sasha Vinogradova, a Los Angeles-based artist, combines her love of opulent design and nature in a collection of jewel-coated specimens. The digitally drawn insects have sculpture-like bodies that resemble brooches or other wearable works of art and are encased in metallic structures with gems and vivid, iridescent body parts. The wings and shells are decorated with symmetrical … [Read more...] about Sasha Vinogradova’s Digital Illustrations Depict Ornamental Insects Covered With Jewels