The "Kin no Tamamushi" (金の玉虫), or "Golden Jewel Beetle," refers to the species Chrysochroa fulgidissima , also known as the tamamushi or Yamato tamamushi (ヤマトタマムシ) in Japanese. This extraordinary insect is a member of the Buprestidae family, a group commonly known as metallic wood-boring beetles. As the name suggests, its most striking feature is its stunning, iridescent exoskeleton. An adult tamamushi can grow between 30 and 41 mm in length and is typically found in the forests of Japan (from Honshu to Kyushu), as well as the Korean Peninsula and Taiwan.
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The following community discussions provide context on the background and reactions to this fan-made work: The "Kin no Tamamushi" (金の玉虫), or "Golden Jewel