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Mordella melanocephala
Scientific classification
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Family:
Mordellidae
Subfamily:
Mordellinae
Tribe:
Mordellini
Genus:
Mordella
Species:
M. melanocephala
Binomial name
Mordella melanocephala
Fairmaire & Germain, 1863

Mordella melanocephala is a type of beetle. It belongs to a group of beetles called Mordella. This beetle is part of the Mordellidae family.

Scientists first described Mordella melanocephala in 1863. This means it was officially named and studied that year.

What is Mordella melanocephala?

Mordella melanocephala is a specific kind of beetle. Beetles are insects with hard wing covers. These covers protect their delicate flying wings.

This beetle is part of the Mordella genus. A genus is a group of very similar living things.

Its Family: Mordellidae

Mordella melanocephala belongs to the Mordellidae family. This family is also known as the "tumbling flower beetles." They get this name because of how they move.

Many beetles in this family have a special body shape. They often have a pointed abdomen. This helps them move quickly.

Its Superfamily: Tenebrionoidea

The Mordellidae family is part of an even bigger group. This group is called the Tenebrionoidea superfamily. A superfamily is a large collection of related families.

This superfamily includes many different types of beetles. They share some common features.

When Was It Discovered?

Scientists Léon Fairmaire and Germain first described Mordella melanocephala in 1863. This was an important year for this beetle.

When a species is "described," it means scientists have studied it. They give it a scientific name. They also write down its features. This helps other scientists learn about it.

See also

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