In parts of Mexico, jewel beetles ​ — aptly named — ​ are outfitted with glued - on bits of colored glass and beads and turned into living brooches, tethered to their owner’s clothing with a short chain.
Mehhiko mõningates paikades liimitakse hundlase seljale värvilisi klaasitükikesi ja helmeid, misjärel see eluspross kinnitatakse lühikese ketikesega rõivaeseme külge.