Maladera hastata is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Sri Lanka.
Description Adults reach a length of about 7.4–8.1 mm. They have a dark brown, short oval body, with yellow antennae. The dorsal surface is shiny and densely and finely setose.
Etymology The species name is derived from Latin hastatus (meaning armed with a spear) and refers to the particular shape of aedeagus.
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