Maechidius mailu
Species of beetle
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Maechidius mailu is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Papua New Guinea.[2][3]
| Maechidius mailu | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Maechidius |
| Species: | M. mailu |
| Binomial name | |
| Maechidius mailu Telnov, 2020 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 8.20 mm. The dorsum and venter are uniformly brown, while the appendages and labroclypeus are castaneous.[3]
Etymology
The species is named after the Mailu, the local tribe and language of Amazon Bay, Papua New Guinea.[3]
