Calosoma (Australodrepa) schayeri
Green Carab Beetle
Observation 2015-10-25 11:10 PM
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This 20 mm long beetle looked very different to other ground beetles because of its flattened body and a thorax that is notched both anteriorly and posteriorly. Elytra showed fine parallel ridges and had a metallic sheen which reflected purple and teal colours. Legs were long had short spines.
These ground beetles are said to feed on caterpillars. They are strongly attracted to U-V emitting lights and can congregate in large numbers but do not stay in one place for long. They stay hidden during the day but are very active at night.
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Date & Time
2015-10-25 11:10 PM
Location
-37.89325 , 145.31111 : 129.002 m
Near Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia
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| NS Observation No. | 56FD0AC0ED2A89615500006E |
|---|---|
| Created | 2016-03-31 10:40 PM (over 3 years ago) |
| Created By | Leuba Ridgway |
| Updated | 2016-05-06 11:34 AM (over 3 years ago) |
| Updated By | Leuba Ridgway |
| Edits | 3 |
| Photo Quality | good-for-id |
| Camera Date-Stamp | Yes |
| Camera Geotag | Yes |
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David Francis Leuba, Calosoma (Australodrepa) schayeri is in the database. David
• 07 Apr 2016
Mark Ridgway I agree. Thanks David :)
• 26 Apr 2016
Leuba Ridgway Thank you David & Mark.
• 06 May 2016