Rhyzobius macromaculatus

Rhyzobius macromaculatus
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. macromaculatus
Binomial name
Rhyzobius macromaculatus
Tomaszewska, 2010

Rhyzobius macromaculatus is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae.[1] It is found in Australia (Queensland).[2][3]

Description

Adults reach a length of about 1.95–2.4 mm (0.077–0.094 in). They have an elongate oval, moderately convex body. They are bicoloured. The pubescence on the dorsum consists of appresed setae and dark stiff bristles along the margins. The dorsal pubescence forms a wavy pattern on the elytra.[3]

Etymology

The species name refers to the large, pale macula on both elytra.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  2. ↑ ITIS (2026). "Rhyzobius macromaculatus 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.
  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 20, 2026.