Rhyzobius calderi
| Rhyzobius calderi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Rhyzobius |
| Species: | R. calderi |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhyzobius calderi Tomaszewska, 2010 | |
Rhyzobius calderi is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae.[1] It is found in Australia (New South Wales).[2][3]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 2.33–2.83 mm (0.092–0.111 in). They have a broadly oval, moderately convex body. The head, pronotum (except for the pale yellow lateral and anterior margins) and the lateral and apical margins of the elytra are blackish brown or black. The rest of the surface of the elytra is reddish brown. The ventral surface is infuscate. The antennae are yellow. The dorsum is covered with moderately long pubescence.[3]
Etymology
The species is named after Dr. Andrew Calder, who collected the holotype specimen.[3]
References
- ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ ITIS (2026). "Rhyzobius calderi 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 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.