(Coleoptera, Buprestidae) This insect is the most famous jewel beetle in Europe. It can be found on the IUCN Red List as an endangered species. Please find more details here: www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/3334/0 More photos on the ARKive: www.arkive.org/goldstreifiger/buprestis-splendens/ Took these pictures two years ago with Canon EOS 5D + EF100/2.8 USM macro on tripod. Lit with natural light. The specimen is sitting on pine leaves (Pinus nigra). View larger!