Rhyzobius apicesignatus
| Rhyzobius apicesignatus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Rhyzobius |
| Species: | R. apicesignatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhyzobius apicesignatus Fürsch, 1992 | |
Rhyzobius apicesignatus is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae.[1] It is found in South Africa (Western Cape).[2][3]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 2.6–3.17 mm (0.102–0.125 in). They have an elongate oval, moderately convex body. They are light brown, with the apex of the elytra dark brown with a pale macula within this darker area. The pubescence on the dorsum consists of appresed setae and dark stiff bristles.[3]
References
- ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ ITIS (2026). "Rhyzobius apicesignatus 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 16, 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 16, 2026.