Hoshihananomia inflammata

(LeConte, 1862)

tumbling flower beetle

A of tumbling flower beetle in the Mordellidae, found in North America. Larvae and pupae develop in rotting oak wood.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hoshihananomia inflammata: //ˌhɒʃi.hænoʊˈmiːə ɪnfləˈmætə//

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Habitat

Rotting oak wood (larval and pupal stages).

Distribution

North America.

Life Cycle

Larval and pupal stages occur in rotting oak wood.

Behavior

exhibit the characteristic tumbling typical of Mordellidae when disturbed.

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