Astaena moroni is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.BioLib It is found in Costa Rica.
Description Adults reach a length of about 9.5-10.5 mm. They are reddish brown, with the dorsum, legs and abdomen smooth and shiny. The lateral and basal margins of the pronotum, ninth elytral intervals, elytral epipleura, first two visible abdominal sternites and most of thoracic venter are pruinose. The shiny surfaces have dense microsculpture.
Etymology The species is named for Dr. Miguel A. Moron.
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