my-server
← Wiki

Amblymelanoplia glenlyonensis

Amblymelanoplia glenlyonensis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in South Africa (Northern Cape). The habitat consists of Bokkeveld Sandstone Fynbos.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 9.8 mm. They are dull black. The clypeus and head have black setae. The pronotum has brown setae and longer black setae. The elytra have short brown setae.

Life history

The recorded host plant is Berkheya glabrata.

Etymology

The species name refers to the Farm Glenlyon near Nieuwoudtville.

References