What type of bug is this? Does anybody know?
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This is Tumbling flower beetle, common name Tumbling flower beetle, scientific name Mordella sp. It could have flown into the house (they fly very well), or maybe come indoors on cut flowers or some other object.
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Tumbling flower beetles are distinguished by their wedge shape and the fact their elytra (hard wings) do not cover the abdomen. The abdomen is pointed at the end, as well.
They are called "tumbling" because the adults have an odd behavior of awkwardly jumping away from predators that leads them to tumble.
Adults apparently feed on pollen of many flowers. They are often found on umbelliferous flowers and composites and can be abundant in some circumstances. Tumbling Flower Beetles are found on flowers, foliage, dead trees, and logs.
This is some kind of beetle. Bugs are attracted to food, moisture and warmth. Try to eliminate the food and moisture and you will get rid of most of the bugs.
Tumbling flower beetle
These beetles are not known to be a pest although the larvae show up in sunflowers. Humans typically try to get rid of the Tumbling Flower Beetles, like many insects, they are assumed to be pests although research shows that they have no effect on their plants.
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