Chalcolepidius limbatus

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Chalcolepidius limbatus
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Chalcolepidius limbatus from Argentina
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C. limbatus
Binomial name
Chalcolepidius limbatus
(Eschscholtz, 1829)

Chalcolepidius limbatus is a species of beetles in the family Elateridae.

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Description

Chalcolepidius limbatus reaches a length of about 30 millimetres (1.2 in). The coloration is quite variable and may be green, olive-brown or yellowish. It shows lateral stripes on the pronotum.

Distribution

This species occurs in Argentina

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