Astaena macilenta

Astaena macilenta is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Costa Rica and possibly Honduras.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 6.5-10 mm. They are medium yellowish red, with the pronotum and elytra pruinose and opalescent. The head is moderately shiny.

Etymology

The species name is probably derived from Latin macilenta with reference to the narrow body of the species.