Amiserica taplejungensis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in eastern Nepal.
Description Adults reach a length of about 6.7-7.1 mm. They have a dark brown, oblong-oval body. The elytra are yellow-brown with dark speckles. The surface is dull, except for the shiny head. The upper surface is mostly hairy, but there are some glabrous patch-like areas.Ahrens, D. 2004. Monographie der Sericini des Himalaya (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae). Dissertation.de – Verlag im Internet GmbH, Berlin, 534 pp.
Etymology The species name refers to its occurrence in the Taplejung District.
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