One day, while walking around his property in Costa Rica, Michael Farmer noticed something he couldn't quite believe. There was what appeared to be a small metal object on the guava tree leaves, glistening in the sun like a polished chrome piece. But then that “object” suddenly began to move. It turned out to be a LIVING BEING!
One of the most unique beetles in the world
It turns out that Michael just stumbled upon one of the most unique beetles in the world – known as Chrysina limbata . It is a species of scarab beetle found in Costa Rica and the tropical rainforests of Mexico and South America. The farmer was stunned when he saw him with his own eyes!
It's so beautiful!
When Michael picked up the beetle, the insect stopped crawling and began to pretend to be dead so the man could look at it even better.
I was amazed at its beauty. I've never seen anything like it before. Michael Farmer admitted.
Michael quickly grabbed the phone to capture the beautiful beetle in the pictures
He was like a mirror. I could see myself reflected in it. Really, it was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Michael Farmer said.
Saved before the sad fate
Michael later found out that these beetles are very rare. While commonly found in the region, the species has been hit hard by habitat loss as well as by catching and selling to collectors. The individual found that day by the Farmer was saved from this sad fate.
I do not understand this selling living creatures. I put it back in the tree and it soon flew away. – says Michael Farmer.
But the memory was left with Michael.
This was the first time that Michael Farmer encountered such an unusual beetle, but he hopes that not the last one!
Although not I'm some kind of big fan of insects, I was still in love with him. I can't wait to see another such beetle. – added Michael Farmer.
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