Neoserica sparsesquamata


Neoserica sparsesquamata is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in India.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 6.2 mm. They have a yellowish brown, oval body. The abdomen, disc of the pronotum, scutellum, lateral margins and dots on the elytra are all dark. The dorsal surface is dull and nearly glabrous, except for scale-like setae on the elytra.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin sparsus and squamatus and refers to the presence of sparse scales on the elytra.