Rhyzobius virgatus
| Rhyzobius virgatus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Rhyzobius |
| Species: | R. virgatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhyzobius virgatus Lea, 1902 | |
Rhyzobius virgatus is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae.[1] It is found in Australia (Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia, Australian Capital Territory).[2][3]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 2.3–2.67 mm (0.091–0.105 in). They have a broadly oval, moderately convex body. They are mostly yellowish brown, dark brown or chestnut brown, but each elytron has a black band and a narrow black stripe. The legs and antennae are sometimes paler than the ventral surface. The pubescence on the dorsum consists of appresed setae and long dark stiff bristles. The pubescence forms a wavy pattern on the elytra.[3]
References
- ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
- ↑ ITIS (2026). "Rhyzobius virgatus 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 21, 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 21, 2026.