Biology:Embrithoplia

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Embrithoplia is a genus of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Embrithoplia vitticollis, which is found in Madagascar.[2]

Description

Adults reach a length of about 7–8 mm (0.28–0.31 in). They have a short, broad body. The upper surface has dense, elongated scales forming patterns.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Global Biodiversity Information Facility
  2. ↑ Schoolmeesters, P. (2025). "Embrithoplia vitticollis at Catalogue of Life". Amsterdam, Netherlands: Catalogue of Life Foundation. https://www.catalogueoflife.org/data/taxon/6F7BW. 
  3. ↑ Lacroix, M. (1998). "Insectes Coléoptères Hopliidae (2e partie).". Faune de Madagascar 88 (2): 401-755. https://archive.org/download/faunedemadagasc88lacra/faunedemadagasc88lacra.pdf. Retrieved April 7, 2026. 

Wikidata ☰ Q14869315 entry