Neoserica proteanaNeoserica proteana is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in South Africa and Zimbabwe.DescriptionAdults reach a length of about 8-9.5 mm. They are reddish-brown, faintly opaline on the upper side, more so on the under side, and with the head and prothorax slightly darker, or gradually turning to dark chestnut on the upper part. The antennae are reddish in females, while it is flavescent in males.