"It's a really beautiful green iridescent beetle," she says. "When we're sifting through the poop, it's kind of like finding this jewel." These jewels are more than eye candy — they're really ...

From jewel-toned beetles to iridescent butterflies, insects are some of nature’s most stunning creations. Here are 10 of the most colorful insects that truly showcase nature’s artistry: ...

By far, the most common species is Onthophagus orpheus, a tunneler the size of an apple seed. “It’s a really beautiful green iridescent beetle,” she says. “When we’re sifting through the poop, it’s ...

By far, the most common species is Onthophagus orpheus, a tunneler the size of an apple seed. "It's a really beautiful green iridescent beetle," she says. "When we're sifting through the poop, it's ...