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Hoplia psilocephala

Hoplia psilocephala is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Vietnam.

Description

Adults reach a length of about . They are black and dark reddish-brown. The upper surface is covered with light-golden, dark-yellow, yellow and brownish scales. The pronotum has two longitudinal dark stripes on the disc and the elytra have an indistinct transverse band. The pygidium has light golden, yellow and yellow-brown scales and the underside and legs are covered with very light golden scales.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Greek psilos (meaning hairy) and kephalon (meaning head).

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