Stigmodera roei or Roe's jewel beetle is confined to Western Australia and only found in southern regions. It is named after John Septimus Roe (1797-1878), who led an exploration expedition from Perth to the Esperance region in 1848, travelling inland on the way out and returning via the coast. During this nearly 3,000 km (1800 mile) journey, he discovered and named many local landmarks. In recognition of his efforts a number of plant and animals species have since been named after him.
