Rhyzobius nigripennis
| Rhyzobius nigripennis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Rhyzobius |
| Species: | R. nigripennis |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhyzobius nigripennis Fauvel, 1903 | |
Rhyzobius nigripennis is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae.[1] It is found in New Caledonia.[2][3]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 2.15–2.85 mm (0.085–0.112 in). They have a broadly oval, moderately convex body. The dorsal surface of the head, pronotum and an oval spot along the elytral suture are dark brown to chestnut brown. The rest of the surface of the elytra is blackish or deep black. The ventral surfaces of the head and prothorax are orange brown. The antennae and legs are light brown. The pubescence on the dorsum consists of appresed setae and darker stiff bristles, forming a wavy pattern on the elytra.[3]
References
- ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ ITIS (2026). "Rhyzobius nigripennis 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 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.