Maechidius vicinus
Species of beetle
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Maechidius vicinus is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Papua New Guinea.[2][3]
| Maechidius vicinus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Maechidius |
| Species: | M. vicinus |
| Binomial name | |
| Maechidius vicinus Heller, 1914 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 6.20–6.90 mm. The dorsum is uniformly brown, the forebody dorsally with a very vague green lustre. The venter and appendages are paler brown.[3]
