Amblymelanoplia carinata is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.BioLib It is found in South Africa (Western Cape). The habitat consists of Breede Alluvium Fynbos.
Description Adults reach a length of about 10.9 mm. They are mostly dull black. The clypeus and the head have black setae. The pronotum has black setae of various lengths and the elytra have dark-brown setae.
Etymology The species name is derived from Latin carina (meaning keel) and refers to the distinct dorsal carina of the metathoracic tibia.
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