Claudia Zahn<p>Tefflus Carinatus Violaceus 💜🔍<br>This isn't a precious gem, but the stunning back of a Tefflus carinatus violaceus beetle, captured by Disk! <br>✨ Fun Fact: The vibrant, shimmering colors seen on many beetles are often structural colors, created by the microscopic arrangement of their exoskeletons interacting with light, rather than pigments!<br>📸: Disk<br>By <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Infinity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Infinity</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NaturePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NaturePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Plant" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Plant</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Plants</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Flower" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Flower</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Flowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Flowers</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Animal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Animal</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Animals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Animals</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Wildlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Wildlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/WildlifePhotography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WildlifePhotography</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Photographer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Photographer</span></a></p>