Mordella hubbsi
This record describes Mordella hubbsi (species). Recorded family: Mordellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
differs from the other black congeners in ferruginous pro- & mesofemora
Wikipedia reference for Mordella hubbsi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordella_hubbsi.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Mordellidae (Tumbling Flower Beetles)
- Tribe
- Mordellini
- Genus
- Mordella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w.US
Seasonal Activity
1.vi‒1.viii
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Mordella hubbsi Liljeblad 1922
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Mordella hubbsi. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Mordella hubbsi (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Moyer; Additional contributions by v belov , Harsi S. Parker
Frequently Asked Questions About Mordella hubbsi
What is Mordella hubbsi?
Mordella hubbsi is a species in the family Mordellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Mordella hubbsi?
differs from the other black congeners in ferruginous pro- & mesofemora
Where is Mordella hubbsi found?
Range: w.US
When is Mordella hubbsi active?
Mordella hubbsi: seasonal activity - 1.vi‒1.viii.