Serica palaea is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae. It is found in India (Sikkim).
Description Adults reach a length of about 7.7–8 mm. They have a dark brown, elongate body, with yellowish brown antennae. The upper surface is metallic dark green and with some reddish-brown spots.Ahrens, D. 2004. Monographie der Sericini des Himalaya (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae). Dissertation.de – Verlag im Internet GmbH, Berlin, 534 pp.
Etymology The species name is derived from Ancient Greek palaea (meaning old).
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