Ceroglossus chilensis can reach a body length of about 25–32 millimetres (0.98–1.26 in). This species presents a marked sexual dimorphism as males have a wider proepisternum than females, while females have wider abdominal sternites. These beetles show also chromatic polymorphism, great genetic variations and morphological variability in shape and in size depending on subspecies and populations. Body color may be metallic green, brown, reddish or bluish.
Distribution and habitat
This species can be found in Chile and it is the most widespread Ceroglossus in the area. It mainly lives in native forests, in surrounding exotic plantations and in plantations of Pinus radiata.
