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Green Scarab (Christmas) Beetle

Calloodes rayneri

Photo by Steve A
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Field Notes

Description:

Large metalic green beetle. Legs a shade of purplish, orange antennae that retract. Found in far north Queensland in January.

Habitat:

In backyard near thick rainforest.

Notes:

This beetle was attracted to the lights of the house overnight.

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Comments (4)

Amazing shade...nice work Steve..!!
Wow! Purple legs...very nice.
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PublishedJune 15, 2011

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