Metatrogus lukei is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in Australia (Queensland).
Description Adults reach a length of about for males and for females. The head and pronotum are black with a pruinose bloom, while the elytra are dark brown to black, also with a pruinose bloom. The pygidium is dark brown and the venter and legs are dark brown to black. The antennae are yellowish-brown to dark brown.
Etymology The species is named after the son of the author, Luke Allsopp, who collected the first two specimens.
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