Rhyzobius gordoni
| Rhyzobius gordoni | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Rhyzobius |
| Species: | R. gordoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhyzobius gordoni Tomaszewska, 2010 | |
Rhyzobius gordoni is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae.[1] It is found in Australia (New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland).[2][3]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 3.6–4.55 mm (0.142–0.179 in). They have an elongate oval, moderately convex body. They are chestnut brown to blackish, with the head, pronotum (anteriorly and laterally) and apical and lateral margins of the elytra usually paler. The ventral surface is reddish brown. The pubescence on the dorsum consists of appresed setae and slightly darker stiff bristles, and forms a wavy pattern on the elytra.[3]
Etymology
The species is dedicated to American coccinellid specialist Dr. Robert Gordon.[3]
References
- ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ ITIS (2026). "Rhyzobius gordoni 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 20, 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 20, 2026.