[3] The colour of the males is typically metallic golden green or yellow with colorful legs, while females may be blue, blue-green or dull brown.

[2] Of the five species in the genus Lamprima, only two occur on the Australian mainland: L. aurata and the closely related L. imberbis, which live in northeastern New South Wales.

[3] The larvae are sapro-xylophagous and will spend two years feeding on rotting logs.

[1][2] Adults are free-flying and will move about on the ground during the day and drink the nectar of flowers, especially eucalypts.

[2] Males can be found on rotting logs defending their territory.