Besouro-jóia (Giant Metallic Ceiba Borer)

Description:

Euchroma gigantea is one of the largest of the Buprestidae beetles (hence the Latin name "gigantea" of the species), reaching a length of about 50–80 millimeters (2.0–3.1 in). The body of Euchroma gigantea is robust and elongated and the elytron have a wrinkled surface and a metallic green color with reddish or purplish tinges. The pronotum has a dark spot on each side. The larvae reach a length of about 12–15 centimeters (4.7–5.9 in). The elytron of newly emerged adults have a coating of a yellowish, waxy powder. As the beetle ages this powder wear off.

Habitat:

This species is native to Central and South America (Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, Cuba, Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina). It lives in warm Amazon regions up to elevations of 1,200 meters (3,900 ft) above sea level.
The critter shown here was found in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro.