Rhyzobius wanati
| Rhyzobius wanati | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Rhyzobius |
| Species: | R. wanati |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhyzobius wanati Tomaszewska, 2010 | |
Rhyzobius wanati 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 2.66–2.77 mm (0.105–0.109 in). They have a broadly oval, moderately convex body. They are mostly blackish or deep black, with the antennae light brown. The pubescence on the dorsum consists of appresed setae and darker, long stiff bristles. The pubescence forms a wavy pattern on the elytra.[3]
Etymology
The species is dedicated to Dr. Marek Wanat, a Polish entomologist and the collector of the type series.[3]
References
- ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
- ↑ ITIS (2026). "Rhyzobius wanati 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 3 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.