Porrostoma rufipenne
Appearance
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Porrostoma rufipenne | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Family: | Lycidae |
Genus: | Porrostoma |
Species: | P. rufipenne
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Binomial name | |
Porrostoma rufipenne Fabricius 1801
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Porrostoma rufipenne is a species of beetle in the genus Porrostoma.[1] It was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1801.
Description
[edit]It is of medium size, and is a bright red or orange colour with thick antennae containing "leaves" along them.[2]
Range
[edit]It is found in Australia and New Zealand.
Ecology
[edit]Their bright colors may serve as a warning to potential predators.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Red-winged Lycid (Porrostoma rufipenne)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ Fox, Kenneth John. "Beetle, Red winged lycid beetles". Puke Ariki. New Plymouth District Council. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Fauna of New Zealand" (PDF). landcareresearch.co.nz. Landcare Research Representatives. Retrieved 20 April 2024.