Nature is a great architect… and gardener, and decorator, and jeweler… Like the title says, enjoy these 21 living jewels.
Harlequin
Source: experiencetalk.wordpress.com
Scutelleridae
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Jatropha Pest
Source: ashleylove1988.tumblr.com
Long-legged fly
Source: woodswalksandwildlife.blogspot.co.uk
Shield Bug
Source: flickr.com
Jewel Beetle
Source: 2eyeswatching.com
Madecassia Rothschildi
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Golden Tortoise Beetle
Source: blogs.scientificamerican.com
Sweat Bee
Source: thebuggeek.com
Jewel Wasp
Source: flickr.com
Belionota Prasina
Source: flickr.com
Chrysochroa Fulminans
Source: captainkimo.com
Arachnoscelis Magnifica
Source: csironewsblog.com
Christmas Beetle (scarab family)
Source: csironewsblog.com
Chrysina Resplendens Beetle
Source: twitter.com
Jewel Caterpillar
Source: followingtheflow.weebly.com
Emerald Cockroach Wasp
Source: new.pitchengine.com
Insect Egg (looks like a pearl)
Source: glipho.com
Panopinae (spider fly)
Source: livescience.com
Acacia Kempeana
Source: blogs.crikey.com.au
Rainbow Scarab
Source: whatsthatbug.com