Keychain Featuring a Real Red-and-Black Flower Beetle

Rarity and Value

This keychain features a genuine Pachnoda marginata peregrina, commonly known as the Sun Beetle — a member of the scarab family celebrated for its vivid coloration. The beetle’s shell displays a striking pattern of deep red and black with golden undertones, preserved in remarkable detail beneath a resin dome. Natural specimens of this color intensity are rare and sought after by entomological collectors and lovers of natural art.

Discovery and Origin

Native to the equatorial regions of Africa, the Pachnoda marginata thrives in warm, humid forests where it feeds on ripened fruit and nectar. Its bold pattern serves both as camouflage among tropical flowers and as a visual symbol of abundance and transformation — traits long associated with scarab beetles in ancient symbolism.

Craftsmanship and Presentation

Encased in clear resin, the beetle’s glossy exoskeleton retains its natural sheen and intricate form. It is mounted within a handcrafted bronze-tone frame with beaded edging and attached to a solid chain, blending natural beauty with vintage design. This piece transforms a preserved specimen into a wearable miniature display — a fine balance between nature’s artistry and human craftsmanship.