Biology:Allenius iviei
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| Allenius iviei Escalona & Adam Ślipiński, 2012 [1]
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Allenius iviei, known as the enigma ladybeetle[2] is a species of beetle found in the U.S. states of Idaho and Montana. It is one of the rarest insects of the United States and was discovered in 2009. The pronotal plate of this species is very elongated, and easily conceals the head from above. The species is unique in the ability to tuck its head into its thorax for protection.[3]
References
- ↑ Hermes E. Escalona & Adam Ślipiński (2012). "Generic revision and phylogeny of Microweiseinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)". Systematic Entomology 37 (1): 125–171. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3113.2011.00601.x.
- ↑ Bailey, James, Adalia, Field Guide to Ladybugs of the US and Canada, https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adalia-field-guide-to-ladybugs/id1121061924?ls=1&mt=8, retrieved 24 July 2016
- ↑ Live Science Staff (October 24, 2012). "'Headless' ladybug identified as new species". LiveScience. http://www.livescience.com/24234-headless-ladybug-new-species.html. Retrieved October 27, 2012.
Wikidata ☰ Q4732018 entry
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