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Amblymelanoplia elkeae

Amblymelanoplia elkeae is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in South Africa (Western Cape). The habitat consists of Hopefield Sand Fynbos.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 9 mm. They are dull black. The clypeus and head have black setae. The pronotum has brown and black setae. The elytra have short, black setae, mixed with white scales.

Life history

The recorded host plant is Euryops tenuissimus.

Etymology

The species is dedicated to Elke Dombrow, wife of the first author.

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