Lamprocyphus augustus explained

Lamprocyphus augustus is a species of the true weevil family.

Description

Lamprocyphus augustus can reach a length of about 22-.

Photonic crystals

The iridescent green with golden reflections is a structural colour. It is created by the photonic crystal structure of its chitin scales.^[1]

Distribution

This species occurs in Brazil and Argentina.

References

• Universal Biological Indexer
• Encyclopedia of Life
• Data.gbif
• Catalogue of Life

External links

• Adamantine Word Press
• Brazilian Beetles Hold Key to Faster Computers
• Insecte

Notes and References

1. Web site: 스마트폰 신분증, 모바일 운전면허증 발급방법. https://web.archive.org/web/20121102035920/http://www.biomimicrynews.com/Research/The_Photonic_Beetle_Nature_Builds_Diamond-like_Crystals_for_Future_Optical_Computers.asp. dead. November 2, 2012. Drive News.