Collops granellus
This record describes Collops granellus (species). Recorded family: Melyridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
diagnostic feature, small round granules on the elytra: (comment per Adriean Mayor) Type Locality: Chiricahua Mtns, AZ
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
Geographic Range
AZ-UT , common Arizona Collops (comment per Adriean Mayor)
Seasonal Activity
Spring-Fall, most likely to be found in late summer. (comment per Adriean Mayor)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Collops granellus Fall, 1912
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Collops granellus. 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 granellus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Wolgemuth; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Collops granellus
What is Collops granellus?
Collops granellus is a species in the family Melyridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Collops granellus?
diagnostic feature, small round granules on the elytra: (comment per Adriean Mayor)
Where is Collops granellus found?
Range: AZ-UT , common Arizona Collops (comment per Adriean Mayor)
When is Collops granellus active?
Collops granellus: seasonal activity - Spring-Fall, most likely to be found in late summer. (comment per Adriean Mayor).