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Maladera silviafabriziae

Maladera silviafabriziae is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 8.2 mm. They have an oblong-oval body. The dorsal surface is dark reddish-brown and the ventral surface is dark yellowish-brown. They are moderately shiny and, except some single setae on the head dorsal surface, nearly glabrous.

Etymology

The species is dedicated to the Italian taxonomist, Silvia Fabrizi, in recognition of her contribution to Melolonthinae beetle taxonomy.

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