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Neoserica nilgiriana
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Template:Taxonomy/NeosericaNeoserica nilgiriana

Neoserica nilgiriana is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in India (Nilgiri Hills).[2]

Description[edit | edit source]

Adults reach a length of about 11.7–12.1 mm. They have a dark brown, oblong body. The antennal club and posterior legs are yellowish brown and the dorsal surface is dull and sparsely setose.[2]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The species name refers to its occurrence in the Nilgiri Hills.[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. BioLib
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Fabrizi, Silvia; Ahrens, Dirk (2016). "A monograph of Sericini of India (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)". Bonn Zoological Bulletin Supplementum. 65: 1–355. Retrieved October 28, 2025. Template:Creative Commons text attribution notice

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