Egalicia flavescens

With colors bright, like golden bells. Egalicia flavescens is its name, A creature small, but not to blame. Searching for nectar, without a care. Its body slender, its wings so thin, A graceful dance, as it flutters in. Described this beetle, back in 1864. With careful study and keen insight, He brought its beauty to our sight. With secrets hidden, beyond compare. It scampers through the forest's shade, A tiny wonder, nature has made. And cherish the beauty it does send. Egalicia flavescens, a beetle bright, A precious jewel, in Brazil's sunlight. Random page: PUNCH