Astaena villosa is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.BioLib It is found in Costa Rica.
Description Adults reach a length of about 8 mm. They are dark reddish brown. The head, legs and abdomen are shiny, while the pronotum and elytra are dull. The dorsum is opalescent.
Etymology The species name is derived from Latin villosa (meaning shaggy or hairy) and refers to the dorsal setation of this species.
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