Paramordellaria carinata
This record describes Paramordellaria carinata (species). Recorded family: Mordellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar markings to P. triloba , but with reddish coloration on humeral band and found from the southern states.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Mordellidae (Tumbling Flower Beetles)
- Tribe
- Mordellini
- Genus
- Paramordellaria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se US (e.KS-e.TX-FL) / ne. Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
June-July (BG Data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Paramordellaria carinata (Smith 1883)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Paramordellaria carinata. 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 Paramordellaria carinata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Moyer; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Paramordellaria carinata
What is Paramordellaria carinata?
Paramordellaria carinata is a species in the family Mordellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Paramordellaria carinata?
Similar markings to P. triloba , but with reddish coloration on humeral band and found from the southern states.
Where is Paramordellaria carinata found?
Range: se US (e.KS-e.TX-FL) / ne. Mex. - Map
When is Paramordellaria carinata active?
Paramordellaria carinata: seasonal activity - June-July (BG Data).