Hellaserica

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Hellaserica is a genus of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Hellaserica elongata, which is found in Greece.[2]

Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Insecta
Suborder:Polyphaga
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Hellaserica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Scarabaeiformia
Family: Scarabaeidae
Subfamily: Sericinae
Tribe: Sericini
Genus: Hellaserica
Baraud & Nicolas, 1966
Species:
H. elongata
Binomial name
Hellaserica elongata
(Reitter, 1887)
Synonyms
  • Homaloplia elongata Reitter, 1887
  • Hellaserica elongata brunnea Petrovitz, 1971
  • Hellaserica elongata nigra Petrovitz, 1971
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Description

Adults reach a length of about 10 mm. They are black with yellowish-brown elytra and yellow hairs. The head is black and shiny.[3]

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