About Chrysochroa fulgidissima (Schönherr, 1817)
Chrysochroa fulgidissima (Schönherr, 1817) is a beetle native to Japan and Korea. During the summer, it is typically found in woods or forests, in areas of strong direct sunshine. Adult individuals of this beetle reach a length between 30 and 41 millimetres, which equals 1.2 to 1.6 inches. This beetle's iridescent wings were used for decorative beetlewing work on the Tamamushi Shrine, an Asuka Period miniature shrine located at Hōryū-ji Temple in Nara Prefecture. The shrine was also decorated with lacquer and oil painting on wood, and gilt bronze plaques.
