Tetraserica semikontumensis

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Tetraserica semikontumensis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Vietnam.[2][3]

Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Insecta
Suborder:Polyphaga
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Tetraserica semikontumensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Scarabaeiformia
Family: Scarabaeidae
Genus: Tetraserica
Species:
T. semikontumensis
Binomial name
Tetraserica semikontumensis
Pham & Ahrens, 2023
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Description

Adults reach a length of about 9.3–10 mm. They have a reddish brown, oval body. The dorsal surface is shiny and glabrous.[3]

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin semi- (meaning half) and the species name kontumensis and refers to its similarity to Tetraserica kontumensis.[3]

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