Wood's Jewel Scarab SWAG Papilio dardanus meriones has been

Papilio dardanus meriones has been described as "the most interesting butterfly in the world"

The wings have been painted with gold liquid gilding and are not naturally golden color

Graphium antheus is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae

which are used as a food source or brooding chambers

Wood's Jewel Scarab SWAG Papilio dardanus meriones has beenChrysina woodii is a species of shining leaf chafer in the family of beetles known as Scarabaeidae. They can range from the Southwestern edge of the US to as far south as Ecuador. And their ideal habitats are in pine, juniper, or pine oak forests. They are typically nocturnal, but come readily to lights. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California. This specimen is encased in a 3x4 frame.