Jewel beetles (family Buprestidae) are a globally widespread group of insects celebrated for their brilliant, metallic coloration. This mesmerizing rainbow sheen is a result of structural coloration rather than pigmentation; much like the surface of a compact disc, microscopic ridges built directly into the beetle’s exoskeleton (cuticle) selectively reflect specific wavelengths of light. While the adults are dazzling to look at, their larvae are hidden wood-borers. Often called “flatheaded borers” due to the distinctly widened, flattened area just behind their heads, they spend their developmental stage tunneling deep through wood, bark, or plant stems. I encountered this stunning, medium-sized jewel beetle—most likely belonging to the species Anthaxia diadema—while exploring Yerevan, Armenia, during a work trip in July 2023. I confirmed the species through input from the amazing iNaturalist community, which was especially important as it was the first spotting of this stunning species in Armenia.