Astaena moroni


Astaena moroni is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Costa Rica.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 9.5-10.5 mm. They are reddish brown, with the dorsum, legs and abdomen smooth and shiny. The lateral and basal margins of the pronotum, ninth
elytral intervals, elytral epipleura, first two visible abdominal sternites and most of thoracic venter are pruinose. The shiny surfaces have dense microsculpture.

Etymology

The species is named for Dr. Miguel A. Moron.