Beckhoplia fusca
Species of beetle
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Beckhoplia fusca is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in South Africa (Northern Cape).[2] The habitat consists of Bokkeveld Sandstone Fynbos.[3]
| Beckhoplia fusca | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Beckhoplia |
| Species: | B. fusca |
| Binomial name | |
| Beckhoplia fusca Dombrow, 2020 | |
Description
Life history
The recorded host plant is Moraea bifida.[3]
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin fusc- (meaning brown) and refers to the colour of the elytra.[3]