Exomala orientalis

Pronunciation
/ex-o-MAL-uh or-en-TEE-uh-lis/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Exomala orientalis
Plural
Exomala orientalis

Definition

A species of beetle in the family Scarabaeidae, also known as the Oriental beetle.

Etymology

The name is derived from its geographic distribution and its ornate appearance.

Example

Exomala orientalis are often found in Southeast Asia.

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