Mordellistena gibbosa is a beetle in the genus Mordellistena of the family Mordellidae. It was described in 1967 by entomologist Franciscolo. Members of this genus are part of an especially diverse group, with over 800 species worldwide, making it one of the largest genera within its family.
Mordellistena gibbosa is not well described in detail in the available literature. However, its morphology can be reliably inferred from information on its genus and family.
Adults are commonly found on flowers, where they feed on pollen and nectar. They are known for their "tumbling" escape response, where they flick their bodies to evade predators. Studies show that their larvae develop inside plant stems, dead wood, or decaying vegetation, playing a role in decomposition and nutrient cycling.
Records indicate Mordellistena gibbosa is found in Africa. However, precise information on countries or habitats is not well documented, which is common for many small beetle species in this genus due to limited sampling, taxonomy complexity, and difficulty in identification.