Microserica raapi
Species of beetle
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Microserica raapi is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Indonesia (Nias).[2][3]
| Microserica raapi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Microserica |
| Species: | M. raapi |
| Binomial name | |
| Microserica raapi Ahrens, 2001 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 6.5–6.7 mm. All external phenotypic characteristics are identical to Microserica splendidula, and the species can only be distinguished by its genitalia.[3]
Etymology
The species is named after its collector, U. Raap.[3]