Neoserica usta

Species of beetle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Neoserica usta is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in China (Sichuan).[2][3]

Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Insecta
Suborder:Polyphaga
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Neoserica usta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Scarabaeiformia
Family: Scarabaeidae
Genus: Neoserica
Species:
N. usta
Binomial name
Neoserica usta
Ahrens, Fabrizi & Liu, 2014
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Description

Adults reach a length of about 8.1–8.8 mm. They have a reddish brown, oblong body. The antennae are yellow and the dorsal surface is dull and nearly glabrous.[3]

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin ustus (meaning tanned/browned) and refers to its brown colour.[3]

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