Science > Insects
Rainbow Beetle
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Scientific name: Phalacrognathus muelleri. Rainbow beetles are found in Australian and New Guinean tropical rainforests. Male rainbow beetles are 36.8-70.0 mm in length; females measure 25.5-36.4 mm. Two red bands mark the body, and body colors can change, depending on the type of lighting. These beetles are believed to keep body temperatures in check by reflecting sunlight. The beetle's large jaws are black; in male beetles, the jaws are slightly bent, with two points. The beetle's larval stage lasts 6 to 8 months and its adult stage 1-2 years. Rainbow beetles are a protected species in Australia.