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Beckhoplia dolichiocnemis

Beckhoplia dolichiocnemis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in South Africa (Western Cape). The habitat consists of Cederberg Sandstone Fynbos.

Description

Adults reach a length of about . They are black with pale brown elytra with blackened lateral and posterior margins.

Life history

The recorded host plants are Dimorphotheca sinuata, Ursinia anthemoides and Arctotheca calendula.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Greek dolikhós (meaning long) and knḗmç (meaning shin bone) and refers to the long, elongate hind legs.

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