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Calloodes rayneri
Large metalic green beetle. Legs a shade of purplish, orange antennae that retract. Found in far north Queensland in January.
In backyard near thick rainforest.
This beetle was attracted to the lights of the house overnight.
Spotted on Jan 6, 2011
Submitted on Jun 15, 2011
4 Comments
Amazing shade...nice work Steve..!!
how interesting..thanks for sharing!
Cetonia aurata
Wow! Purple legs...very nice.