Mordella marginata
Melsheimer, 1845
Tumbling Ragdoll Flower Beetle, Tumbling Ragdoll
Mordella marginata is a of tumbling flower beetle in the Mordellidae. It occurs in North America, with records from the United States including Vermont. The species is known by the "tumbling ragdoll flower " or simply "tumbling ragdoll." Members of the Mordella are characterized by their distinctive tumbling escape when disturbed.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America, with specific records from the United States including Vermont.
Behavior
Members of the Mordella are known for their characteristic tumbling escape when disturbed, which gives the group its of "tumbling flower beetles." This behavior has been observed in the genus but specific behavioral documentation for M. marginata is not available.