Rhyzobius subhirtellus
| Rhyzobius subhirtellus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Rhyzobius |
| Species: | R. subhirtellus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhyzobius subhirtellus Lea, 1926 | |
Rhyzobius subhirtellus is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae.[1] It is found in Australia (Western Australia).[2][3]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 1.9–2.4 mm (0.075–0.094 in). They have a broadly oval, strongly convex body. They are mostly dark brown, but the elytra are dark chestnut brown and the antennae and legs are yellowish brown. The pubescence on the dorsum consists of appresed setae and dark stiff bristles, forming a wavy pattern on the elytra.[3]
References
- ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ ITIS (2026). "Rhyzobius subhirtellus 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.