Biology:Psednoserica

From HandWiki

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

Description

Adults reach a length of about 3.8 mm. They have an narrow and delicate, dull, opalescent body, with a silky sheen. The elytra are somewhat redder than the head and pronotum, which are of an indeterminate brownish colour. The underside and legs are somewhat yellowish-brown.[3]

References

  1. BioLib
  2. Schoolmeesters, P. (2025). "Psednoserica amoena at Catalogue of Life". Amsterdam, Netherlands: Catalogue of Life Foundation. https://www.catalogueoflife.org/data/taxon/6WCQG. 
  3. Brenske, E. (1900). "Die Serica-Arten der Erde. IV.". Berliner Entomologische Zeitschrift 45: 39-96. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/8636515#page/121/mode/1up. Retrieved February 10, 2026.  Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

Wikidata ☰ Q1995674 entry