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Lepithrix propygidialis

Lepithrix propygidialis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in South Africa (Western Cape).

Description

Adults reach a length of about . They are black with pale brown elytra (but darkened at the margin and suture). The pronotum has a slim margin of white hairs and the scutellum has white scale-like hairs. The propygidium is densely white-scaled and the pygidium is glossy, brownish-black and without scales and hairs. The underside has white hairs. The legs are red (front legs), brown (middle legs) and black (hindlegs).

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