Malagasa Jewel Beetle Butterfly Chilasa veiovis is a swallowtail

Chilasa veiovis is a swallowtail butterfly from Indonesia

These specimen are encased in a 7"x15" frame

This particular specimen is encased in a 9" x 9" frame

Forty-seven of the fifty-two known species are found in Africa

Malagasa Jewel Beetle Butterfly Chilasa veiovis is a swallowtailMalagasa Jewel Beetle, also known as Polybothris sumptuosa gemma, belongs to the family Buprestidae and is native to Madagascar. This specific species is commonly found boring into wood. This particular specimen is beautifully encased in a 6x6" frame. *Each of my framed shadow boxes are crafted for lasting beauty and protection. They feature custom cut, premium grade(acid free) double matting, an acid free backing, and UV resistant glass.