Sphaenognathus love decor or pine-oak forests

or pine-oak forests

and the wings display striking eye-like spots used to startle predators

Gold embellished 2”x4”  frame containing a single leaf “skeleton”

particularly in New Guinea

also known as the Promethea moth or spicebush silk moth

Sphaenognathus love decor or pine-oak forestsSphaenognathus is a genus of striking stag beetles found in South America, especially in the Andean regions of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. These beetles are known for their elongated, metallic colored bodies that can shimmer in green, blue, or purple hues. Males have large, curved mandibles used for combat, while females are smaller and lack the exaggerated jaws. The larvae develop in decaying wood, contributing to forest nutrient cycling. Collectors