Collops bipunctatus
This record describes Collops bipunctatus (species). Recorded family: Melyridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pronotum red to dull reddish-yellow with two black spots; elytra green-blue to black; pilose overall. third antennomere enlarged in males
Wikipedia reference for Collops bipunctatus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collops_bipunctatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Melyridae (Soft-winged Flower Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Malachiinae
- Tribe
- Malachiini
- Genus
- Collops
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
In e. Sierra Nevada at 5,000-6,000' ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Geographic Range
w NA (OR-CA to AB-SK-NM) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Collops bipunctatus (Say 1823)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Collops bipunctatus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Collops bipunctatus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Hartmut Wisch , Aaron Schusteff , v belov , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Collops bipunctatus
What is Collops bipunctatus?
Collops bipunctatus is a species in the family Melyridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Collops bipunctatus?
Pronotum red to dull reddish-yellow with two black spots; elytra green-blue to black; pilose overall. third antennomere enlarged in males
Where is Collops bipunctatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | In e. Sierra Nevada at 5,000-6,000' ( 3 ) ( 4 ) |
| Range | w NA (OR-CA to AB-SK-NM) - Map |