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Amblymelanoplia constricta

Amblymelanoplia constricta is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in South Africa (Western Cape).

Description

Adults reach a length of about 8.1 mm. They are dull black. The clypeus and head have brown setae, while the pronotum has brown and black setae. The elytra have short, pale-brown setae.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin constricta (meaning shortened) and refers to the shortened medial furrow on the pronotum.

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