Rhyzobius eminens
| Rhyzobius eminens | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Rhyzobius |
| Species: | R. eminens |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhyzobius eminens Blackburn, 1895 | |
Rhyzobius eminens is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae.[1] It is found in Australia (Queensland, New South Wales).[2][3]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 2.2–2.87 mm (0.087–0.113 in). They have a broadly oval, strongly convex body. They are mostly yellowish brown or dark brown, while the elytra are black with a green or blue metallic sheen. The pubescence on the dorsum consists of appresed setae and moderately dense, dark stiff bristles. The pubescence forms a wavy pattern on the elytra.[3]
References
- ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ ITIS (2026). "Rhyzobius eminens 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.