Mordellina wimbledon
This record describes Mordellina wimbledon (species). Recorded family: Mordellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Protibia wide, lateral edge angulate in distal third (bowed in M. washingtonensis ). Protasomere 1 bent.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Mordellidae (Tumbling Flower Beetles)
- Tribe
- Mordellistenini
- Genus
- Mordellina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
PA‒VA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Mordellina wimbledon Steury & Steiner 2020
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Mordellina wimbledon. 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 Mordellina wimbledon (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Russell Rogers; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Mordellina wimbledon
What is Mordellina wimbledon?
Mordellina wimbledon is a species in the family Mordellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Mordellina wimbledon?
2.8‒3.0 mm to tip of elytra
How do you identify Mordellina wimbledon?
Protibia wide, lateral edge angulate in distal third (bowed in M. washingtonensis ). Protasomere 1 bent.
Where is Mordellina wimbledon found?
Range: PA‒VA