Giant metallic ceiba borer beetle (7769049848)

Description:

Description: Euchroma gigantea From wikipedia: Euchroma gigantea is the largest of the buprestid beetles (hence the Latin name "gigantea" of the species), reaching a length of about 5-6 cm. The body of these beautiful beetles is robust and elongated. The males apparently attract the females by a clicking sound produced by the elytra. This species usually mates in August. The larvae reach a length of about 12–15 cm. They feed on decaying timber, especially of the Bombacaceae family (kapok or ceiba trees). Newly emerged adults have a coating of a yellowish, waxy powder. As the beetle ages this powder wear off. Date: 17 July 2012, 23:41. Source: Giant metallic ceiba borer beetle. Author: Pavel Kirillov from St.Petersburg, Russia. Camera location16° 24′ 31.21″ N, 91° 17′ 50.39″ W View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap 16.408669; -91.297330.