Microtrochalus plagiger

Microtrochalus plagiger is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Mozambique, Namibia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 4 mm. They have an almost spherical body. The lower surface is dull black. The elytra are yellow with a small, rounded black spot in the middle. The elytral suture is narrow, with a broadly blackish-orange margin. The head and pronotum are dark greenish. The dark body parts have a dull silky sheen.