Amblymelanoplia gifbergensis is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.BioLib It is found in South Africa (Western Cape). The habitat consists of Bokkeveld Sandstone Fynbos.
Description Adults reach a length of about 11.1 mm. They are mostly dull black. The clypeus and the head have brown setae, while the pronotum has brown and dark-brown setae. The elytra have brown setae, mixed with white scales.
Life history The recorded host plant is Didelta spinosa.
Etymology The species name refers to the place of capture, the Gifberg Mountain near the town of Vanrhynsdorp.
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