Astaena moroni
Species of beetle
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Astaena moroni is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Costa Rica.[2][3]
| Astaena moroni | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Astaena |
| Species: | A. moroni |
| Binomial name | |
| Astaena moroni Lago, 2021 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 9.5-10.5 mm. They are reddish brown, with the dorsum, legs and abdomen smooth and shiny. The lateral and basal margins of the pronotum, ninth elytral intervals, elytral epipleura, first two visible abdominal sternites and most of thoracic venter are pruinose. The shiny surfaces have dense microsculpture.[3]
Etymology
The species is named for Dr. Miguel A. Moron.[3]