Neoserica genieri
| Neoserica genieri | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Neoserica |
| Species: | N. genieri |
| Binomial name | |
| Neoserica genieri | |
Neoserica genieri is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in India (Karnataka).[2]
Description
[edit]Adults reach a length of about 6.1–6.9 mm. They have a yellowish brown, oval body, with the ventral surface slightly darker. The disc of the pronotum, scutellum and various small spots on the elytra are dark with a greenish shine. The dorsal surface is dull and glabrous.[2]
Etymology
[edit]The species is named after François Génier who sent the authors the material of the Canadian Museum of Nature for study.[2]
