Xiphosceloides is a genus of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.Global Biodiversity Information Facility It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Xiphosceloides antoini, which is found in Africa.
Description Adults reach a length of about . They are very dark brown (nearly black) and shiny, with dark brown setae on the dorsum and venter.
Taxonomy The species and genus were described on the basis of a single male specimen, which bears no labels except two misidentifications. Although the exact origin of the species is unknown, it is thought to inhabit the arid regions of Southern Africa.
Etymology The species is dedicated to Phillipe Antoine.
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