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Maladera versuta

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

Description

Adults reach a length of about 5.6–6.1 mm. They have a reddish brown, oval body. The club of the antennae, pronotum, scutellum and margins of the elytra are all dark brown to black, the dark parts of the pronotum and head with a greenish shine. The dorsal surface is dull and nearly glabrous, except for some setae on the head.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin versutus (meaning cunning).

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