<em>Entimus imperialis</em>’ photonic polycrystal thumbnail
<em>Entimus imperialis</em>’ photonic polycrystal

Scales covering the elytra of the Brazilian diamond beetle display iridescent photonic polycrystals. The iridescence arises from light interference within the optical structures that constitute the scales. [Honorable Mention 2016 After Image photo contest.] 

—Sébastien R. Mouchet University of Exeter