| Neoserica phuruaensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Scarabaeiformia |
| Family: | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus: | Neoserica |
| Species: | N. phuruaensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Neoserica phuruaensis Ahrens, 2003 | |
Neoserica phuruaensis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. [1] It is found in Thailand. [2] [3]
Adults reach a length of about 5.4-5.7 mm. They have a reddish-brown to dark brown, elongate-oval body. The underside is dark brown, and the upperside partly has a greenish sheen. The dorsal surface is densely covered with light, short hairs, interspersed with long, strong, lighter hairs. The underside is densely covered with hairs. [3]
The species is named after the type locality, Phu Rua. [3]