Jewel beetles are striking insects, easily recognized by their vivid colors and metallic sheen. New research investigated the complex evolutionary history of jewel beetles' vision. Jewel beetles are ...

"Jewel beetles" are widely known for their glossy external skeletons that appear to change colors as the angle of view changes. Now they may be known for something else--providing a blueprint for ...

Concealed among the leaves of a forest in China was a winged creature with a “magical red” body. The shiny, “metallic” animal was much harder to find than it might seem. When scientists finally ...

Wearing a bright outfit covered in shiny sequins is a sure-fire way to attract attention. Just think of stars on stage—Beyonce, Taylor Swift or Harry Styles—their bedazzled outfits catch the lights, ...

The Emerald Ash Borer is eating its way across America. Next stop? Utah, probably. This iridescent jewel beetle, responsible for the death of more than 50 million ash trees in the United States, has ...

There are more than 100 species of jewel scarab beetles — so named for their iridescent color — but they all possess one property: they glow. Jewel scarabs emit a soft, colorful radiance that humans ...

The paper actually doesn't have any evidence about a lack of sexual selection for iridescence in this particular beetle. Indeed, it could be both: camouflage from predators in certain environments ...

Bright colors are often considered an evolutionary tradeoff in the animal kingdom. Yes, a male peacock's colorful feathers may help it attract a mate, but they also make it more likely to be seen by a ...