Maechidius ursus
Species of beetle
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Maechidius ursus is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Indonesia (Misool),[2] where it occurs in primary lowland rainforests.[3]
| Maechidius ursus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Maechidius |
| Species: | M. ursus |
| Binomial name | |
| Maechidius ursus Telnov, 2020 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 8.60 mm. The dorsum and venter are uniformly dark brown and covered with microscopical velvety pubescence. The mouthparts, antennae and legs are reddish brown.[3]
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin ursus (meaning bear) and refers to the robust body and peculiar, dense, mammal-fur-like pubescence.[3]
