Maechidius similis
Species of beetle
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Maechidius similis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Papua New Guinea,[2] where it occurs at altitudes of 1080–1520 meters.[3]
| Maechidius similis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Maechidius |
| Species: | M. similis |
| Binomial name | |
| Maechidius similis Telnov, 2020 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 8.80–10.30 mm. The dorsum is uniformly black-brown, while the venter and appendages are brown.[3]
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin similis (meaning similar) and refers to the similarity in external morphology to Maechidius subcostatus.[3]
