Maechidius ursus is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.BioLib It is found in Indonesia (Misool), where it occurs in primary lowland rainforests.
Description Adults reach a length of about 8.60 mm. The dorsum and venter are uniformly dark brown and covered with microscopical velvety pubescence. The mouthparts, antennae and legs are reddish brown.
Etymology The species name is derived from Latin ursus (meaning bear) and refers to the robust body and peculiar, dense, mammal-fur-like pubescence.
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