Mordella hubbsi
Liljeblad, 1922
Mordella hubbsi is a small in the tumbling flower beetle Mordellidae, first described by Liljeblad in 1922. It is native to western North America and is among the more frequently observed members of its , with over 1,000 documented records. The species is distinguished by distinctive rusty brown coloration on the of its front and middle legs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mordella hubbsi: /mɔrˈdɛlə hʊbˈsi/
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Identification
are 5–6 mm in length and mostly black and gray. The front and middle are rusty brown, a trait that distinguishes this from similar Mordella. No other diagnostic features are documented.
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Distribution
Western United States and southwestern Canada including British Columbia. Records indicate presence in North America, with concentration in the western region.
Seasonality
are active in June and July.
Similar Taxa
- Mordella spp.Other Mordella lack the rusty brown on front and middle legs that characterize M. hubbsi; they are otherwise similar in size and general black-gray coloration.