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Maechidius babyrousa

Maechidius babyrousa is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Indonesia (Sulawesi), where it occurs in lowland rainforests.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 6.95–8.20 mm. The dorsum is uniformly black to black-brown (with the elytra somewhat paler brown than the forebody). The labroclypeus, mouthparts, legs and venter are castaneous.

Etymology

The species is named after Babyrousa, a genus of enigmatic Suidae endemic to Sulawesi and the Moluccas.

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