Easter egg weevils

California Academy of Sciences2015-09

California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco, CA, United States

The brilliant, metallic patterns of Easter egg weevils deter predators, but are fascinating to scientists. Magnification reveals that their colors are composed of tiny, glittering discs. These iridescent scales are the world’s only known organic version of the gemstone opal.

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Title: Easter egg weevils
Creator: California Academy of Sciences
Date Created: 2015-09
Location: Philippine region
Location Created: San Francisco, CA
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Scientific Name: Pachyrrhynchus spp.

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