Macropliopsis
Genus of beetles
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Macropliopsis is a genus of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Macropliopsis perroti, which is found in Madagascar.[2]
| Macropliopsis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Subfamily: | Melolonthinae |
| Tribe: | Hopliini |
| Genus: | Macropliopsis Lacroix, 1997 |
| Species: | M. perroti |
| Binomial name | |
| Macropliopsis perroti Lacroix, 1997 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 11–14 mm (0.43–0.55 in). They have a massive body. The upper surface is dark brown to blackish, with sparse scaling arranged in spots. It has a satin-like appearance.[3]