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Maladera granigera

Maladera granigera is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in India (Kerala).

Description

Adults reach a length of about 8.2 mm. They have a dark brown, oval body. The ventral surface, including the legs, is reddish brown, while the antennae are yellow. Most of the dorsal surface is dull, with moderately dense and erect long setae on the head, pronotum and elytra.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin granigerus (meaning bearing small tubercles).

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