Collops histrio
This record describes Collops histrio (species). Recorded family: Melyridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra coarsely punctate, shining; legs black. The male is easily distinguished from its allies by the shape of the first antennal segment and the black legs.
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
CA‒AZ ‒NM (BG data)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Collops histrio. 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 histrio (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Collops histrio
What is Collops histrio?
Collops histrio is a species in the family Melyridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Collops histrio?
Elytra coarsely punctate, shining; legs black. The male is easily distinguished from its allies by the shape of the first antennal segment and the black legs.
Where is Collops histrio found?
Range: CA‒AZ ‒NM (BG data)