Gynaecoserica exilis


Gynaecoserica exilis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in India.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 5.5–5.8 mm. They have an oblong body. The dorsal surface is yellowish brown with numerous small dark brown dots on the pronotum and elytra. There is a large blackish spot on each elytron, and the frons and pronotum have a greenish iridescent shine. The antennae and legs are yellowish brown. The dorsal surface is dull and sparsely setose.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin exilis and refers to the very short parameres.