Neoserica pseudomajor
Species of beetle
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Neoserica pseudomajor is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in India (Meghalaya).[2]
| Neoserica pseudomajor | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Neoserica |
| Species: | N. pseudomajor |
| Binomial name | |
| Neoserica pseudomajor Ahrens & Fabrizi, 2016[1] | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 8.8–10 mm. They have a dark brown, oval body. The antennae are yellowish brown and the ventral surface is reddish brown. The dorsal surface is dull and nearly glabrous.[2]
Etymology
The species name is derived from Greek pseudo (meaning false) and the species name major (meaning greater) and refers to its similarity to Aserica major.[2]
