Metallic Wood Boring Beetle Butterfly Prosopocoilus astacoides is a beetle

Prosopocoilus astacoides is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae that has large & distinctive mandibles that are sometimes used in combat with male opponents during fights to establish dominance

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly in Leefield

they're actually quite harmless and are only minor pests to beehives and crops

Papilio blumei is considered to be among the most attractive of all butterflies

Metallic Wood Boring Beetle Butterfly Prosopocoilus astacoides is a beetleEuchroma gigantea is one of the largest of the Buprestid beetles. This species is native to Central and South America and lives in Amazon regions. This specimen is encased in a 9"x9" frame.