Homolotropus sericeus
Species of beetle
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Homolotropus sericeus is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Australia (northern Queensland).[2][3]
| Homolotropus sericeus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Homolotropus |
| Species: | H. sericeus |
| Binomial name | |
| Homolotropus sericeus Britton, 1970 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 18–20 mm. The head is dark brown or black with metallic greenish reflections. The pronotum is yellowish brown with a small dark brown or black spot and the scutellum and elytra are yellowish brown with black punctures on the elytra. The surface has an iridescent reflection.[3]
