Paramordellaria carinata
Smith, 1883
Paramordellaria carinata is a of tumbling flower beetle in the Mordellidae, native to North America. The species was described by Smith in 1883. Tumbling flower beetles are characterized by their distinctive ability to jump or tumble when disturbed, a facilitated by their body shape and enlarged hind legs. Members of this family are typically associated with flowers and decaying plant material.
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How to pronounce Paramordellaria carinata: //ˌpærəˌmɔrdɛˈlɛriə kəˈraɪnətə//
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Distribution
Found in North America. Specific distribution details within this range are not well documented in available sources.
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Family Characteristics
Mordellidae (tumbling flower beetles) are a of small beetles, typically 2-6 mm in length, with a distinctive wedge-shaped body and a pointed that extends beyond the . They possess enlarged hind that enable their characteristic tumbling escape response when disturbed. Most are found on flowers, where feed on pollen and nectar, while larvae develop in decaying wood or plant stems.