Asiatic Garden Beetle
Maladera formosae
This record describes Maladera formosae (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Most closely resembles Serica , but has the hind tibiae wider. Ventrites 5 thru 7 have a transverse row of spines extending the width of each segment. Backward projecting hairs on top of head
Wikipedia reference for Maladera formosae: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maladera_formosae.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Melolonthinae
- Tribe
- Sericini
- Genus
- Maladera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to E.Asia, adventive in NA (NS‒FL‒AL to KS)
Seasonal Activity
Jun‒Sep
Diet and Behavior
Diet: adults: leaves of roses, chrysanthemums...
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Maladera formosae (Brenske 1898)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Maladera formosae. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Asiatic Garden Beetle
What is Asiatic Garden Beetle?
Asiatic Garden Beetle (Maladera formosae) is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Asiatic Garden Beetle?
8‒11 mm
How do you identify Asiatic Garden Beetle?
Most closely resembles Serica , but has the hind tibiae wider. Ventrites 5 thru 7 have a transverse row of spines extending the width of each segment. Backward projecting hairs on top of head
Where is Asiatic Garden Beetle found?
Range: native to E.Asia, adventive in NA (NS‒FL‒AL to KS)
What does Asiatic Garden Beetle eat?
The diet of the Asiatic Garden Beetle includes adults: leaves of roses, chrysanthemums....
When is Asiatic Garden Beetle active?
Asiatic Garden Beetle: seasonal activity - Jun‒Sep.