Harpalus chalcentus is a shiny black ground beetle from East Asia whose head and the shield behind it gleam metallic green. It is about half an inch (11–14 mm) long and lives in Japan, Korea, and northeastern China. It is not found in the United States.
Appearance
- Appearance
- Glossy black overall, with a metallic green head and . The antennae, mouthpart feelers, and feet are reddish brown, while the legs and underside are black.
Where it lives
- Range
- Native to Japan, North and South Korea, and northeastern China. There are no known populations in the United States.
Conservation
- IUCN Red List
- NENot EvaluatedNot yet assessed
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