Astaena opalicauda
Species of beetle
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Astaena opalicauda is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.[2][3]
| Astaena opalicauda | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Astaena |
| Species: | A. opalicauda |
| Binomial name | |
| Astaena opalicauda Bates, 1887 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 7–10 mm. They are dark auburn, dull, opalescent and slightly iridescent.[3]
Etymology
The species name possibly refers to the richly opalescent elytra of the species.[3]