Miridiba taoi


Miridiba taoi is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Taiwan.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 14.7–16.6 mm. They are dark reddish brown on the head and pronotum and reddish brown to dark reddish brown on the elytra, venter and legs. The antennae are brown. The dorsum is completely covered with brown, thin, semi-erect, moderately long setae.

Etymology

The species name refers to the Tao tribe, an aboriginal people native to Lanyu Island, which is the type locality of the species.