Melyrodes cribrata

Melyrodes cribrata is a of soft-bodied plant beetle in the Melyridae. The Melyrodes belongs to the Malachiinae, a group commonly known as soft-winged flower beetles. This species is documented in museum collections and has been recorded through citizen science observations, indicating established in its native range. Melyridae are generally associated with flowers and vegetation where they feed on pollen and small arthropods.

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How to pronounce Melyrodes cribrata: /ˌmɛlɪˈroʊdiːz krɪˈbreɪtə/

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