Macrodactylus griseus
| Macrodactylus griseus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Macrodactylus |
| Species: | M. griseus
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| Binomial name | |
| Macrodactylus griseus Moser, 1918
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Macrodactylus griseus is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.[1] It is found in Argentina.[2][3]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 7 mm. They are very similar in colour and shape to Macrodactylus chilensis, although in this species the pronotum is broader. The colouration is black, with the elytra, pygidium and legs reddish-brown. The upper and lower surfaces are densely covered with scale-like hairs. Those on the upper surface are grey or yellowish-grey. The head is densely punctate and the antennae are reddish-yellow, with a darkened club.[3]
References
- ^ BioLib
- ^ Schoolmeesters, P. (2025). "Macrodactylus griseus at Catalogue of Life". World Scarabaeidae Database (version 2025-10-07). In O. Bánki, Y. Roskov, M. Döring, G. Ower, D. R. Hernández Robles, C. A. Plata Corredor, T. Stjernegaard Jeppesen, A. Örn, T. Pape, D. Hobern, S. Garnett, H. Little, R. E. DeWalt, J. Miller, T. Orrell, & R. Aalbu, Catalogue of Life (2025-10-10 XR). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Catalogue of Life Foundation. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ^ a b Moser, J. (1918). "Beitrag zur Kenntnis der Melolonthiden. (Col.) VII" (PDF). Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift: 293–356. Retrieved January 21, 2026.