Maechidius konjo
Species of beetle
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Maechidius konjo is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Indonesia (Sulawesi),[2] where it occurs in lower to mid-montane mixed rainforests dominated by Pinus species.[3]
| Maechidius konjo | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Maechidius |
| Species: | M. konjo |
| Binomial name | |
| Maechidius konjo Telnov, 2020 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 6.90-7.30 mm. The dorsum and venter are uniformly black to black-brown, while the labroclypeus, antennae and legs are castaneous brown.[3]
Etymology
The species is named after Konjo, a group of South Sulawesi native languages (Coastal Konjo and Highland Konjo) spoken in the area where the species occurs.[3]
