Actinus imperialis
# Actinus imperialis

Actinus imperialis is a beetle of family Staphylinidae and subfamily Staphylininae.

## Description

Actinus imperialis can reach a length of about 19–22 millimetres (0.75–0.87 in). This colorful staphylinid has very large jaws, metallic green head and pronotum, a strongly convex and punctured pronotum, purplish elytra that are rugose-punctate, an abdomen narrowed posteriorly, and reddish testaceous legs. This beetle has been reported on Cardamom and usually preys on flies attracted to carrion and dung.

## Distribution

This species occurs in Papua New Guinea and in Australia's Cape York Peninsula.

