Maechidius hamatus
Species of beetle
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Maechidius hamatus 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 hamatus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Maechidius |
| Species: | M. hamatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Maechidius hamatus Telnov, 2020 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 7.10–7.90 mm. The dorsum is uniformly black-brown, while the labroclypeus, mouthparts, antennae, legs and most of the venter are reddish brown.[3]
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin hamatus (meaning hooked) and refers to the curved denticles of male protarsomeres 1 and 2.[3]
