Astaena howdeniAstaena howdeni is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Panama.DescriptionAdults reach a length of about 7–9 mm. They are dark reddish brown, with the frons and vertex piceous. The head, legs and abdomen are shiny, while the pronotum, elytra, venter of the thorax and pygidium are dull. The pronotum and elytra are weakly sericeous.EtymologyThe species is named after Dr. Henry Howden, who collected part of the type series.