Omaloplia ruricola (Fabricius, 1775) is a animal in the Scarabaeidae family, order Coleoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Omaloplia ruricola (Fabricius, 1775)
Omaloplia ruricola is a small beetle species with distinct physical traits including black bodies and variable antennae.
Adult Omaloplia ruricola reach a body length between 5.1 and 7.8 mm. Their body and legs are black, and their upper body surface has a slight sheen. Their antennae are yellowish-brown with a dark clubbed tip, though rarely they may be entirely yellowish-brown. The body hairs can be either light or dark in color.
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