Pachyserica cipingensis
Species of beetle
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Pachyserica cipingensis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in China (Hunan, Jiangxi).[2][3]
| Pachyserica cipingensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Pachyserica |
| Species: | P. cipingensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pachyserica cipingensis Ahrens, 2006 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 8.3 mm. They have a reddish-brown, oval body. The pronotum and the head are dark brown with a greenish sheen, while the antennae are yellowish-brown. There are numerous white, very short scale-like hairs on the upper surface, while the elytra are without erect setae.[3]
Etymology
The species is named after its type locality, Ciping.[3]