Microserica nigriceps
Species of beetle
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Microserica nigriceps is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Malaysia (Sabah).[2][3]
| Microserica nigriceps | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Microserica |
| Species: | M. nigriceps |
| Binomial name | |
| Microserica nigriceps Arrow, 1946 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 6–7 mm. They are orange-yellow, feebly shining and lightly iridescent, with a black head. The lower surface is reddish and opaque, the legs shining. The antennae are yellow with a black club.[3]