Amblymelanoplia crenata is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.BioLib It is found in South Africa (Western Cape).

Description Adults reach a length of about 8.9 mm. They are dull black, with dark red-brown legs. The clypeus and head have black setae, while the pronotum has pale brown and black setae. The elytra have pale-brown setae.

Etymology The species name is derived from Latin crena (meaning a notch) and refers to the distinctly incised anterior margin of the clypeus.

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