Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle)
One of 3 large species of Chalcopteroides in the region. Common in and around Canberra. It is shorter than the other 2 species, has a rounder (ovate) shape and the 'rainbow' colours often have a bronzy tinge (missing from C. columbinus and C. cupripennis). As in C. columbinus, the elytra carry tiny punctures in longitudinal rows (striae), but the punctures are much closer together, and generally shallower, than those of C. columbinus.
Chalcopteroides spectabilis is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | South East South Australia
No sightings currently exist.
Species information
- Chalcopteroides spectabilis Scientific name
- Rainbow darkling beetle Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 797.15m Recorded at altitude
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