Mordellaria serval

(Say, 1835)

tumbling flower beetle

Mordellaria serval is a of in the Mordellidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species belongs to a characterized by the distinctive tumbling escape typical of this family.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mordellaria serval: //mɔrˈdɛləriə ˈsɛrvəl//

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Distribution

North America, including Canadian provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

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