Maechidius hamatus is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.BioLib It is found in Indonesia (Irian Jaya), where it occurs in mid-montane rainforests at about 2050 meters altitude.
Description Adults reach a length of about 7.10–7.90 mm. The dorsum is uniformly black-brown, while the labroclypeus, mouthparts, antennae, legs and most of the venter are reddish brown.
Etymology The species name is derived from Latin hamatus (meaning hooked) and refers to the curved denticles of male protarsomeres 1 and 2.
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