Tetraserica zhuhaiensis

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Tetraserica zhuhaiensis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in China (Guangdong).[2][3]

Tetraserica zhuhaiensis mating on its host plant Alchornea trewioides
Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Insecta
Order:Coleoptera
Suborder:Polyphaga
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Tetraserica zhuhaiensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Scarabaeiformia
Family: Scarabaeidae
Genus: Tetraserica
Species:
T. zhuhaiensis
Binomial name
Tetraserica zhuhaiensis
Zhao, Huang, Huang & Ahrens, 2025
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Description

Adults reach a length of about 8.7–10.3 mm. The body is oval. The dorsal surface including the pygidium is dark brown and glabrous and the frons and pronotum have a weak greenish shine. The labroclypeus, ventral surface and legs are reddish brown and the antennae are yellow.[3]

Etymology

The species is named after Zhuhai City, where the type series was collected.[3]

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