Tanyproctus canui
Species of beetle
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Tanyproctus canui is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Yemen (Socotra).[2][3]
| Tanyproctus canui | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Tanyproctus |
| Species: | T. canui |
| Binomial name | |
| Tanyproctus canui Lacroix, 1999 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 11.8–17.2 mm. They have an elongate, light brownish body, while the head is dark brown to blackish. The dorsal surface is shiny.[3]