Rhyzobius javeti
| Rhyzobius javeti | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Rhyzobius |
| Species: | R. javeti |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhyzobius javeti Mulsant, 1850 | |
Rhyzobius javeti is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae.[1] It is found in South Africa (Western Cape, Northern Cape, Free State).[2][3]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 2.53–3 mm (0.100–0.118 in). They have an elongate oval, moderately convex body. The head, pronotum, legs and two spots on each elytron are light brown or brown. The ground colour of the elytra, and abdomen are sometimes blackish or dark brown. 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 javeti 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.