Maechidius dani
Species of beetle
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Maechidius dani is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Indonesia (Irian Jaya),[2] where it occurs in mid-montane rainforests at about 2050 meters altitude.[3]
| Maechidius dani | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Maechidius |
| Species: | M. dani |
| Binomial name | |
| Maechidius dani Telnov, 2020 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 9.10 mm. The dorsum and venter are uniformly black-brown, while the labroclypeus, mouthparts, antennae, legs and most of the venter are reddish brown.[3]
Etymology
The species is named after Dani, the main tribe and language of the Baliem Valley.[3]
