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Calosoma antinorii

Calosoma antinorii is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily of Carabinae. It was described by Gestro in 1878. This species is found in Ethiopia.

Adults reach a length of 15-18 mm and are blackish with greenish reflexes and a yellow band on each elytron. They are brachypterous and mostly nocturnal. On the width of these bands are noticeable a number of slightly darker spots, aligned along the striae. The undyed parties of the elytron are perfectly smooth and uniform.

Etymology

The species is named for Italian explorer Orazio Antinori.

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