forest jewel: the elaphrus viridis amongst the leaf litter

elaphrus viridis beetle forest floor nature wildlife insects entomology green macro ecosystem biodiversity habitat fallen leaves twigs sunlight woodland animal behavior natural setting flora fauna outdoor exploration earth tones shiny exoskeleton small creatures insect lovers crawling vibrant colors environmental conservation species terrestrial leaf litter invertebrates critters observation beauty bug life verdant path quest scurries glinting dappled filtering canopy moves swiftly carpet rich browns golds contrasting vivid hue scattered bits lie earthy surrounding foliage