A new type of bee is buzzing through California's orchards. And researchers are hoping that the iridescent, greenish insect may help provide a more efficient way to pollinate nuts and fruits in an era when traditional honeybees have struggled.
https://www.kqed.org/science/1928378/watch-this-bee-build-her-bee-jeweled-nest
We have multiple species of tiger beetles in Texas, including Megacephala carolina, which is a beautiful iridescent green and maroon insect. While some tiger beetles are dull black or brown, there are others like M. carolina that have reflective, metallic bodies in a whole spectrum of colors. In the tropics especially, species are electric blue, candy cane red and white, velvety green flecked with gold and many other crazy combinations.
