Maechidius merdeka
Species of beetle
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Maechidius merdeka is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Papua New Guinea.[2][3]
| Maechidius merdeka | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Maechidius |
| Species: | M. merdeka |
| Binomial name | |
| Maechidius merdeka Telnov, 2020 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 7.05 mm. They have the general features of Maechidius bintang, Maechidius crypticus, Maechidius lapsus and Maechidius owenstanleyi. The dorsal surface is covered with microscopic velvety pubescence.[3]
Etymology
The species name is derived from Indonesian merdeka (meaning independent, free) to celebrate the craving for spiritual freedom of the Papuan people.[3]
