Porrostoma rufipenne

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Porrostoma rufipenne
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Adults
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Larva
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Elateriformia
Family: Lycidae
Genus: Porrostoma
Species:
P. rufipenne
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.

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Description

It is of medium size, and is a bright red or orange colour with thick antennae containing "leaves" along them. [2]

Range

It is found in Australia and New Zealand.

Ecology

Their bright colors may serve as a warning to potential predators. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Red-winged Lycid (Porrostoma rufipenne)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Fox, Kenneth John. "Beetle, Red winged lycid beetles". Puke Ariki. New Plymouth District Council. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  3. ↑ "Fauna of New Zealand" (PDF). landcareresearch.co.nz. Landcare Research Representatives. Retrieved 20 April 2024.


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