Sphaenognathus love decor A single dark wing on

A single dark wing on a gentle white floral background

Male butterflies are typically a vibrant yellow with pale yellow outer margins

A vibrant Blue Emperor butterfly wing set against a textured gray backdrop

or pine-oak forests

Gold embellished 2”x4”  frame containing a single leaf “skeleton”

Sphaenognathus love decor A single dark wing onSphaenognathus is a genus of striking stag beetles found in South America, especially in the Andean regions of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. These beetles are known for their elongated, metallic colored bodies that can shimmer in green, blue, or purple hues. Males have large, curved mandibles used for combat, while females are smaller and lack the exaggerated jaws. The larvae develop in decaying wood, contributing to forest nutrient cycling. Collectors