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Maladera viraktamathi

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

Description

Adults reach a length of about 9 mm. They have an uniformly dark brown, oval body. The dorsal and ventral surface are dull, while the head and anterior part of the pronotum are moderately shiny. The dorsal surface, except for the lateral setae of the elytra and pronotum, is nearly glabrous.

Etymology

The species is dedicated to the Indian leafhopper taxonomist and entomologist, Prof. Chandrasekhara A. Viraktamath.

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