Biology:Rhachistoplia
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Rhachistoplia is a genus of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Rhachistoplia aurata, which is found in Madagascar.[2]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 6–8 mm (0.24–0.31 in). They have a slightly elongated body with parallel elytral sides. The upper surface is reddish-brown covered with intense yellow scales.[3]
References
- ↑ BioLib
- ↑ Schoolmeesters, P. (2025). "Rhachistoplia aurata at Catalogue of Life". Amsterdam, Netherlands: Catalogue of Life Foundation. https://www.catalogueoflife.org/data/taxon/6WTSF.
- ↑ Lacroix, M. (1997). "Insectes Coléoptères Hopliidae (1ère partie).". Faune de Madagascar 88 (1): 1-399. https://archive.org/download/faunedemadagasc88lacr/faunedemadagasc88lacr.pdf. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
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