Idanastes
Genus of beetles
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Idanastes is a genus of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Idanastes abditus, which is found in Australia (Queensland).[2][3]
| Idanastes | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Subfamily: | Sericoidinae |
| Tribe: | Scitalini |
| Genus: | Idanastes Britton, 1987 |
| Species: | I. abditus |
| Binomial name | |
| Idanastes abditus Britton, 1987 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 8 mm (0.31 in). They are entirely reddish brown, with the surface densely punctured.[3]