Mordellidae

Japanese: Mordellidae
Mordellidae

…General term for insects of the beetle order Mordellidae. Many species gather around flowers during the day and feed on nectar. They have well-developed hind legs and can jump like a flea, as well as fly quickly, hence the name.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Mordellidae" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…甲虫目ハナノミ科Mordellidaeの昆虫の総称。日中花に集まり,みつを食する種類が多く,後脚が発達しており,ノミのように跳ねるほか,すばやく飛翔(ひしよう)するのでこの名がある。…

※「Mordellidae」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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