Rhyzobius alphabeticus
| Rhyzobius alphabeticus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Rhyzobius |
| Species: | R. alphabeticus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhyzobius alphabeticus Lea, 1902 | |
Rhyzobius alphabeticus is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae.[1] It is found in Australia (Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales).[2][3]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 2.05–2.25 mm (0.081–0.089 in). They have an elongate oval, flattened body. The dorsum is mostly yellowish brown to dark brown, but the elytra are reddish or yellowish with a dark brown or black pattern. The ventral surface is dark brown with the legs light brown. The pubescence on the dorsum consists of appresed setae and darker stiff bristles.[3]
References
- ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ ITIS (2026). "Rhyzobius alphabeticus at Catalogue of Life". Nicolson, D., Alexander, S., Hodson, A., Mitchell, D., Orrell, T., & Perez-Gelabert, D. The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (version 2026-05-27). In O. Bánki, Y. Roskov, M. Döring, G. Ower, D. R. Hernández Robles, C. A. Plata Corredor, T. Stjernegaard Jeppesen, A. Örn, T. Pape, D. Hobern, S. Garnett, H. Little, R. E. DeWalt, J. Miller, T. Orrell, R. Aalbu, J. Abbott, C. Abreu, A. Acero P, et al., Catalogue of Life (2026-06-19 XR). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Catalogue of Life Foundation. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- 1 2 Tomaszewska, Wioletta (2010). "Rhyzobius (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): A Revision of the World Species". Fauna mundi. 2. Natura optima dux Foundation: 1-475. Retrieved July 19, 2026.