Pseudomordellina hattorii
This record describes Pseudomordellina hattorii (species). Recorded family: Mordellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Pseudomordellina hattorii: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudomordellina_hattorii.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Mordellidae (Tumbling Flower Beetles)
- Tribe
- Mordellistenini
- Genus
- Pseudomordellina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Native to Japan; introduced in eastern North America
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Mugwort ( Artemisia vulgaris ).
Life History
Adults emerge from overwintered stem galls between late May and mid-June, and females presumably lay eggs in stems, where larvae develop. Galls become evident beginning in July.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pseudomordellina hattorii. 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 Pseudomordellina hattorii (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charley Eiseman
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudomordellina hattorii
Where is Pseudomordellina hattorii found?
Range: Native to Japan; introduced in eastern North America
What does Pseudomordellina hattorii eat?
The diet of the Pseudomordellina hattorii includes Mugwort ( Artemisia vulgaris )..
What is the life cycle of a Pseudomordellina hattorii?
Adults emerge from overwintered stem galls between late May and mid-June, and females presumably lay eggs in stems, where larvae develop. Galls become evident beginning in July.