Porrostoma rufipenne | |
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Scientific classification
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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.
It is of medium size, and is a bright red or orange colour with thick antennae containing "leaves" along them. [2]
It is found in Australia and New Zealand.
Their bright colors may serve as a warning to potential predators. [3]
Porrostoma rufipenne | |
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Scientific classification
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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
|
Porrostoma rufipenne is a species of beetle in the genus Porrostoma. [1] It was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1801.
It is of medium size, and is a bright red or orange colour with thick antennae containing "leaves" along them. [2]
It is found in Australia and New Zealand.
Their bright colors may serve as a warning to potential predators. [3]