Maechidius maleo is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Indonesia (Sulawesi), where it occurs in lowland up to mid-montane rainforests.
Adults reach a length of about 6.35-6.80 mm. The dorsum and venter are uniformly black-brown with, while the labroclypeus, antennae and legs are brown.
The species is named after the Maleo (Macrocephalon maleo), the enigmatic and endangered North Sulawesi endemic megapode.