The best way to separate Poecilus cupreus and P. versicolor is to examine the posterior tibiae (ie the back legs). 5-7 thick setae (hairs) = versicolor; 8-10 fine setae (hairs) = cupreus (Philippe Zorgatti)
For the entire genus see John Walters' guide
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