Alexander Beetle Megadromus antarcticus

This New Zealand ground beetle earned its nickname 'Alexander' and is nature's true jewel—sporting iridescent green armor that shimmers in sunlight. The catch? You'll only find it in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island, making it an ultra-rare endemic treasure.

As a swift predatory Carabidae member, this emerald hunter patrols its tiny geographic corner. Its extreme rarity and geographic isolation make it a prize for insect enthusiasts.