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Dystipsidera sericea
This species of carabid is arboreal and diurnal. It is very fast moving and a good flyer, which makes it a very efficient predator. Its colouration is a shiny dark green with yellow markings on elytra; the underside, and the large mandibles are also yellow. The large silvery eyes provide excellent vision.
Found on a tree trunk in tropical rainforest around Lake Eacham, on the Atherton Tablelands.
Spotted on Mar 15, 2009
Submitted on Jun 26, 2017
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Yeah, I only found out recently!
Cool! I didn't know there were tree living Tiger Beetles!