ABSTRACT
Description (based on Lawrence 1982): Shape very variable, broadly oval to elongate, slightly flattened to markedly convex, most covered with recumbent or appressed vestiture of scales, some with metallic sheen or forming contrasting patterns, some subglabrous or with erect or suberect hairs only; length from 1-40 mm (most 2-20 mm); color variable, typically black or dark brown, more rarely of other colors.
