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Pterohelaeus peltatus
About 24mm long. Distinct green tint. Flattened thoracic plate. This one has been attacked and it's starboard front leg is missing.
Attracted to night lights at the local school.
Similar to 'False Wireworm Beetle' - Pterohelaeus piceus' but the flange on the abdomen is smaller. Going with Pterohelaeus cornutus although I can only find a couple of images to support the difference.
P piceus ....... http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/showima...
P cornutus ...... http://www.flickr.com/photos/ehkooistra/...
That's a great beetle, I've not seen it before. They make for some pretty small pies.
Going with P cornutus. See Flickr link although I'm not sure how good Erik is. Thanks for looking at it Neil.
:-) If you look at the 'flange' on the abdomen this one seems to have much less to offer than the False Wireworm. That's why it's still on hold for exact ID.
You've helped me out heaps, Mark, so here's a little something in return. Do an image search for this species and you're bound to see this little beauty. Cheers :-)
Spotted on Jan 13, 2014
Submitted on Jan 14, 2014
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