Selaserica meridionalis

Selaserica meridionalis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in southern India and Sri Lanka.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 7.4–8.8 mm. They have a dark reddish brown, oval body, with yellowish brown antennae. The dorsal surface is dull and densely covered with erect, long setae.

Etymology

The species name refers to its occurrence in the southern Indian subcontinent.