Collops knulli 0
Collops knulli
This record describes Collops knulli (species). Recorded family: Melyridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Both sexes can be easily separated from our other quadrimaculate species of Collops by the following characters: small size, elytral spots confluent or nearly so, legs pale, head pale anterior to the front margin of the eyes, the pale portion not separated clearly from the adjacent dark portion, the elytra finely and densely punctured and conspicuously pubescent. Type Locality: Gillespie Co., Tex. V-7-46. D. J. and J. N. Knull Allotype, female, Bastrop, Texas, VI-12-29. J. O. Martin
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
c.TX (Gillespie & Bastrop counties)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Collops knulli Marshall 1951
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Collops knulli. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Collops knulli 0
What is Collops knulli 0?
Collops knulli 0 (Collops knulli) is a species in the family Melyridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Collops knulli 0?
Length, 3.0 mm (male type) Female: 3.5 mm
How do you identify Collops knulli 0?
Both sexes can be easily separated from our other quadrimaculate species of Collops by the following characters: small size, elytral spots confluent or nearly so, legs pale, head pale anterior to the front margin of the eyes, the pale portion not separated clearly from the adjacent dark portion, the elytra finely and densely punctured and conspicuously pubescent.
Where is Collops knulli 0 found?
Range: c.TX (Gillespie & Bastrop counties)