Rhyzobius popei
| Rhyzobius popei | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Rhyzobius |
| Species: | R. popei |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhyzobius popei Tomaszewska, 2010 | |
Rhyzobius popei is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae.[1] It is found in Australia (Australian Capital Territory).[2][3]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 2.85–3.95 mm (0.112–0.156 in). They have an elongate oval, moderately convex body. They are black, with the antennae yellowish brown. The pubescence of the dorsum consists of appresed setae and darker stiff bristles along the margins. The pubescence forms a wavy pattern on the elytra.[3]
Etymology
The species is dedicated to Robert D. Pope, who spend much time studying ladybird beetles.[3]
References
- ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ ITIS (2026). "Rhyzobius popei 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.