my-server
← Wiki

Maladera nigrolucida

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

Description

Adults reach a length of about 9.2–9.7 mm. They have a blackish brown, oval body. The dorsal and ventral surface are both shiny and nearly glabrous, except for the lateral setae on the elytra and pronotum.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin nigris (meaning black) and lucidus (meaning shiny) and refers to the black and shiny dorsal surface.

References