A large round bright white flower beetle from Malaysia customized with steel, brass and aluminum watch parts, gears, components, springs, winding stem, crown and balance wheel

Since 1999, born of science fiction, fact and fable, Insect Lab customizes preserved insect specimens with antique watch parts and mechanical components. From beetles to grasshoppers to dragonflies, each handmade by Mike Libby is a spirited and luxurious celebration of biology and engineering.