Rhyzobius boothi

Rhyzobius boothi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Coccinellidae
Genus: Rhyzobius
Species:
R. boothi
Binomial name
Rhyzobius boothi
Tomaszewska, 2010

Rhyzobius boothi is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae.[1] It is found in Australia (Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia).[2][3]

Description

Adults reach a length of about 1.5–1.8 mm (0.059–0.071 in). They have a broadly oval, moderately convex body. They are reddish brown and there is moderately long pubescence on the dorsum, forming a wavy pattern on the elytra.[3]

Etymology

The species is dedicated to British coccinellid specialist Dr. Roger Booth.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  2. ↑ ITIS (2026). "Rhyzobius boothi 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.
  3. 1 2 3 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.