''Mordellistena beata'' is a beetle in the genus ''

Mordellistena ''Mordellistena'' is a genus of beetles in the family Mordellidae, containing the following species: *'' Mordellistena abaceta'' Lea, 1917 *'' Mordellistena abessinica'' Ermisch, 1965 *'' Mordellistena abrupta'' Ray, 1944 *'' Mordellistena a ...

'' of the family

Mordellidae The Mordellidae are a family of beetles commonly known as tumbling flower beetles for the typical irregular movements they make when escaping predators, or as pintail beetles due to their abdominal tip which aids them in performing these tumbling ...

. It was described in 1891 by

George Charles Champion George Charles Champion (29 April 1851 – 8 August 1927) was an English entomologist specialising in the study of beetles. He was born in Walworth, South London, and the eldest son of George Champion. Biography Encouraged by J. Platt-Barret, ...

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beata Beata or Beate is a female given name that occurs in several cultures and languages, including Italian, German, Polish, and Swedish, and which is derived from the Latin ''beatus'', meaning "blessed".''Behind the Name''"Given Name Beate" Retriev ...

Beetles described in 1891 {{Mordellistena-stub