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Maladera bombycinoides

Maladera bombycinoides is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in India (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka).

Description

Adults reach a length of about 7.3 mm. They have a reddish brown, oblong-oval body, with the elytra slightly lighter and the antennae yellowish. The dorsal surface has some iridescent shine and is glabrous, except for a few short setae on sides of the elytra.

Etymology

The species name refers to its similarity to Maladera bombycina and is derived from the combined species name bombycina and the Greek suffix -oides (meaning like).

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