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Halmus chalybeus Adult steelblue ladybird beetles have a distinctive convex shape and when at rest, are almost perfectly hemispherical, about 4mm in diameter. They are a distinctive dark metallic blue colour Australia,Geotagged,Halmus chalybeus,Steelblue Ladybird,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Halmus chalybeus

Adult steelblue ladybird beetles have a distinctive convex shape and when at rest, are almost perfectly hemispherical, about 4mm in diameter. They are a distinctive dark metallic blue colour

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The Steelblue Lady Beetle

"Halmus chalybeus", commonly known as the steelblue ladybird, is a species of ladybird native to Australia. It has a rounded appearance with an iridescent blue/green colouration and is a predator of other insects.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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Uploaded Feb 21, 2021. Captured Feb 21, 2021 14:17 in 58-82 Terrace Falls Rd, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/9.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 105mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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