Heterochelus swierstrai
species of beetle
Heterochelus swierstrai is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in South Africa (Transvaal).
Description
Adults reach a length of about 4.5–5.5 mm (0.18–0.22 in). They are black or sometimes very dark brown. The front legs are sometimes reddish-brown. The elytra each have two ribs and three scale bands, consisting of yellowish scales. The ribs are sparsely covered with dark scale-like hairs.
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