Indonesian Wood Theodosia Westwoodi

Green beetle waves enormous curved arms above a copper belly.

This theodosia westwoodi is from Indonesia, and is contemporary. It is wood & glass. Collections are generally the only way to inspect small differences among look-alike insects and subspecies, which is why many university classes ask students to build their own. Metallic green beetle with a single long horn and two sweeping arm-like forelegs curving outward. The underside glints copper and gold, and the legs are held loosely. It floats in a black frame. It is 3.7 inches wide, 1.75 deep and 4.25 high.

All the equipment of a wrestler, packed into something thumb-sized.