Rhyzobius quadrimaculatus

Rhyzobius quadrimaculatus
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. quadrimaculatus
Binomial name
Rhyzobius quadrimaculatus
Tomaszewska, 2010

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

Description

Adults reach a length of about 1.63–1.83 mm (0.064–0.072 in). They have an elongate and almost parallel-sided, moderately convex body. They are blackish brown or black, the elytra with light brown spots on the disc. The dorsum has short pubescence.[3]

Etymology

The species name refers to the four pale maculae on each elytron.[3]

References

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