Stem borer (Coleoptera: Mordellidae) in Mentha [0329]
| Order | Coleoptera |
|---|---|
| Family | Mordellidae[T,L,A] |
| Lower taxon | cf. Mordellina pustulata |
| No. spp. involved | One confirmed |
| Feeding mode | Stem borer |
| Host plant | Wild mint, Mentha arvensis (Lamiaceae) |
Larvae overwinter in the stems and adults emerge in spring.
IMG#: 0329-01
Larva in stem. (Photo date: November 4, 2023)
IMG#: 0329-02
Larva.
IMG#: 0329-03
Larva.
IMG#: 0329-04
Exit hole in stem from adult's successful emergence. (Photo date: April 4, 2022)
IMG#: 0329-05
Reared adult. (Photo date: April 4, 2022)
IMG#: 0329-06
Adult.
IMG#: 0329-07
Adult.
IMG#: 0329-08
Adult.
IMG#: 0329-09
Adult, lateral view.
IMG#: 0329-10
Adult grooming.
IMG#: 0329-11
Adult, lateral view.
IMG#: 0329-12
Adult.
Specimen data for images
Coll. 11/03/23, photos on 11/04/23 (01-03); coll. 02/28/22, adult em. 04/03/22, photos of adult and exit hole in stem on 04/04/22 (04-10, 12) and 11/11/23 (11).
References
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Page created 12/02/23. Last update: 08/20/25