Pleophylla congoensis

Pleophylla congoensis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in the Democratic [Republic of the Congo].

Description

Adults reach a length of about 8.8–10.6 mm. The pronotum is unicoloured and has dense and thick erect setae. The elytra have dark spots and dense, erect dorsal pilosity.

Etymology

The species is named after its occurrence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.