Hibiscus Harlequin Beetle Wrist Lanyard

$18.50 $34.95

Discover the charm of Far North Queensland’s cutest, well-loved amphibians and reptiles.

This eco-friendly wrist lanyard features a bold wooden charm of the Hibiscus Harlequin Beetle, a small shield bug native to Far North Queensland. With a sturdy stainless steel clasp, 15cm colourful strap, and responsibly sourced wood, it’s a fun and functional rainforest-inspired accessory. Designed in Far North Queensland by Jenna Minchin.

Discover the charm of Far North Queensland’s cutest, well-loved amphibians and reptiles.

This eco-friendly wrist lanyard features a bold wooden charm of the Hibiscus Harlequin Beetle, a small shield bug native to Far North Queensland. With a sturdy stainless steel clasp, 15cm colourful strap, and responsibly sourced wood, it’s a fun and functional rainforest-inspired accessory. Designed in Far North Queensland by Jenna Minchin.

    • Charm Dimensions: 5cm x 5cm

    • Wrist Strap Dimensions: 35cm end-to-end (15cm folded)

    • Design: UV resistant, high saturation, matte finish, single-sided design.

    • Eco-friendly Materials: FSC-certified, responsibly sourced Cherry/Maple/Birch/or Walnut veneered MDF (exact wood species subject to availability).

    • Hardware: Stainless-steel O-ring with Lobster Claw attachment.

    • Material: Machine washable, synthetic fibre.

  • The Hibiscus Harlequin Bug (Tectocoris diophthalmus) is a jewel-like shield bug about 20 mm long, recognised for its brilliant metallic sheen and bold, variable colours. Adult females are typically mostly orange, while males display combinations of blue, red, or orange. The nymphs are equally striking, with shimmering green and purple hues.

    This species inhabits eastern and northern Australia, as well as New Guinea and several nearby Pacific islands, and is commonly found in urban, agricultural, and coastal landscapes. Hibiscus Harlequin Bugs feed on plants in the hibiscus family, including ornamental hibiscus and cotton, piercing young shoots to sip the sugary sap.

    Females lay clustered eggs around stems and guard them until they hatch—a rare example of maternal care in insects. Nymphs often gather in large groups, which appears to help deter predators. Despite their pest status in gardens, the species is widespread and not considered threatened.

  • -       Keep in a cool, dry location.

    -       Handle with care.

    -       Do not get wet.

    Due to the nature of this material, each piece is subject to the natural variations in wood grain, texture and colour expected when using natural materials.

  • -       Cairns Local: Designed and assembled in Cairns by artist Jenna Minchin: Owner of The Jungle Collection, Cairns local of 13 years, established artist and regionally recognised entrepreneur. 

    -       Support Small: We operate from our retail store in the heart of Cairns city, in Oceana Walk Arcade (since Sept 2024). To keep our focus small & sustainable, we only hold small quantities of stock, choosing to create small batches of products to respond to demand.

    -       Sustainably Focused: To honour the Rainforest and the wildlife within it, we strive to use ethical, sustainable and responsibly sourced materials for our products (when possible, to do so). This includes responsibly sourced wood, recycled acrylic, reclaimed steel and recycled papers. More information on this can be found in our policy page.