Maechidius crypticus
Species of beetle
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Maechidius crypticus is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Papua New Guinea,[2] where it occurs in lower montane rainforests at about 1220 meters altitude.[3]
| Maechidius crypticus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Maechidius |
| Species: | M. crypticus |
| Binomial name | |
| Maechidius crypticus Telnov, 2020 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 6.5 mm. They are nearly identical to Maechidius lapsus, Maechidius owenstanleyi and Maechidius pauxillus.[3]
Etymology
The species name is derived from Greek κρυπτός (meaning cryptic) and refers to its strong external similarity to several Papuan congeners.[3]
