Maechidius riedeli
Species of beetle
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Maechidius riedeli is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Indonesia (Irian Jaya),[2] where it occurs in lowland rainforests.[3]
| Maechidius riedeli | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Maechidius |
| Species: | M. riedeli |
| Binomial name | |
| Maechidius riedeli Telnov, 2020 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 6.60 mm. The body is uniformly pale brown. The head is glossy dorsally and ventrally.[3]
Etymology
The species is named after its collector, Alexander Riedel.[3]
