Cetonidae: eudicella gralli orientalis

A colorful striped flower beetle from African rainforests customized with mostly brass (and some steel) mechanical, parts, gears and stem and crown and pulley and rubber belt drive.

Displayed in a 4″x4″  round glass dome, with black base, lined with an archival suede mat.

Signed, labeled and dated underneath

This exact pictured beetle work has sold, taking commission orders for him (same species and customizations)