One of a kind handmade real insect terrarium bracelet with dogbane beetle and cuckoo wasp.
Dogbane Beetle, or Chrysochus from Java. Teeny tiny metallic green beetles, with hints of orange, red & blue. These specimens are fascinatingly beautiful, and must be seen in person to fully appreciate their color! The term “cuckoo wasp” refers to the cuckoo-like way in which wasps in the family lay eggs in the nests of unrelated host species, this is where their larvae consume the host egg or larva while it is still young, then the food is provided by the host for the cuckoo wasps’ own juvenile. Chrysididae, the scientific name of the family, refers to their shiny bodies and is derived from Greek chrysis, chrysid-, “gold vessel, gold-embroidered dress. Their oddly pitted exoskele-tons protect them from the stings and bites of their hosts. The undersurface of the cuckoo wasp’s midsection is cupped so the wasp can tuck in its legs and curl into a tight ball (like a sowbug or armadillo) to protect its body.
Also encased inside is, bismuth crystal, turquoise, clear crystal quartz, sun bleached snail shell, miniature star daisies and deer moss. The ring is adjustable to fit most any size. Glass dome is about 30 mm. A detailed work of art that is sure to be an eye-catching conversation piece. Only one available!
No insects are ever harmed to create my jewelry they are either found naturally deceased or come from Insect Sanctuaries which actually help maintain the species and their habitat. Here they are allowed to live out their full lifespan and are collected post-mortem so that their beauty can live on. In fact native people (Malaysia, Indonesia, Papa New Guinea etc..) are encouraged to raise insects other then cut down the land for cash crops.