Hyperaspis abscondita
| Hyperaspis abscondita | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Hyperaspis |
| Species: | H. abscondita |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyperaspis abscondita González & Gordon, 2009 | |
Hyperaspis abscondita is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae. It is found in Argentina.
Description
Adults reach a length of about 2.9–3 mm. Adults are yellow brown. The pronotum is light yellow with a brownish black median border and pale brown spots. The elytron is blackish brown with a yellow lateral margin.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin conditus (meaning hide, concealed) and refers to the lack of specimens in collections.[1]
References
- ↑ González, G.; Gordon, Robert D. (2009). "New species of Hyperaspis Chevrolat from Chile and Argentina (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)" (PDF). Boletín Sociedad Entomológica Aragonesa. 44: 77–82. Retrieved August 13, 2025.