Amblymelanoplia jekeli is a species of beetle of the family Scarabaeidae.BioLib It is found in South Africa (Western Cape).

Description Adults reach a length of about 9.1 mm. They are dull black. The clypeus has brown setae, while the setae on the head are black. The pronotum has brown and dark-brown setae on the anterior and lateral margins. The elytra have brown setae.

Etymology The species is dedicated to Henri Jekel, an insect dealer in Paris.

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