The legs of this species also shimmer a metallic green, and are strongly built.

Its range extends eastward into western Siberia and the Caucasus Mountains.

[1] The green dock beetle's breeding season is from March to October.

The eggs are oval in shape, and are cream to yellow, turning orange prior to hatching.

The development has been investigated using advanced imaging techniques, showing that the multilayer forms during pupation and schlerotisation.