Porrostoma rufipenne

Porrostoma rufipenne
	Adults
	Larva
Scientific classification
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

Last updated October 19, 2025

Porrostoma rufipenne is a species of beetle in the genus Porrostoma .^[1] It was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1801.

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

↑ "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.

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[inaturalist-Porrostoma_rufipenne-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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Porrostoma rufipenne

Contents

Description

Range

Ecology

References