The 30 Most Beautiful Insects in the World

Red Speckled Jewel Beetle
jewel beetle from thailand chrysochroa buqueti buqueti
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What it is: Chrysochroa buqueti

Where it's from: Thailand

What to know: Jewel beetles live in every corner of the world, but some of the most spectacular (including this species and its immediate family) call Thailand home. Surprisingly, beetles might actually use vibrant colors as camouflage, not as a warning sign, per a 2017 study.