my-server
← Wiki

Amblymelanoplia gydoensis

Amblymelanoplia gydoensis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in South Africa (Western Cape). The habitat consists of Winterhoek Sandstone Fynbos.

Description

Adults reach a length of about . They are mostly dull black. The clypeus and the head have black setae. The pronotum has pale-brown setae, some white scales at the posterior margin and brown setae on the lateral and anterior margins. The elytra have pale-brown setae, as well as black setae and some white scales at the anterior margin.

Etymology

The species name is refers to the place of capture, the Gydo Mountains.

References