Maladera dimidiata
Species of beetle
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Maladera dimidiata is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[2] It is found in India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu).[3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Maladera |
| Species: | M. dimidiata |
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| Maladera dimidiata | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 9.7–10 mm. They have a reddish brown, oval body. The disc and margins of the pronotum are darker and have a weak greenish shine, while the abdomen is yellowish brown. The dorsal and ventral surface are dull and, except for the lateral setae of the elytra and pronotum, nearly glabrous.[2]
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin dimidiatus (meaning separated in two pieces) and refers to the right paramere being divided into two lobes.[2]
