rainbow-hued jewel bug in its natural habitat

admired alike animal arthropod balance beauty blue bug bugs butterfly captivating colors defense deterring ecological enthusiasts entomologists exoskeleton extraordinary family fascinating feeding fields flower flowers forests found gardens gem-like gold grass green hues insect invertebrate iridescent lawn leaf leaves maintaining meadow mechanism metallic nature photographers plant play predators regions resting role sap serve shield shimmers significance spectacle striking stunningly subject subtropical thrive tropical vibrant wildflower wildlife