Wood's Jewel Scarab entomology Papua New Guinea and the

Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands

Katydids are a large group of insects in the order Orthoptera

and if caught

Ambragaena ambra is a black and brown cicada that can be found in Thailand

or even blue

Wood's Jewel Scarab entomology Papua New Guinea and theChrysina woodii is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family of beetles known as Scarabaeidae. They can range from the Southwestern edge of the US to as far south as Ecuador. And their ideal habitats are in pine, juniper, or pine oak forests. They are typically nocturnal, but come readily to lights. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California. This specimen is encased in a 3x4 frame.