Collops marginicollis
This record describes Collops marginicollis (species). Recorded family: Melyridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type specimen extremely uncommon ― Adriean Mayor
Identification notes
Type specimen
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
coastal
Geographic Range
so.CA & n. Baja ― Adriean Mayor
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Collops marginicollis LeConte 1852
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Collops marginicollis. 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 marginicollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Harsi S. Parker; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Collops marginicollis
What is Collops marginicollis?
Collops marginicollis is a species in the family Melyridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Collops marginicollis?
Type specimen
Where is Collops marginicollis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | coastal |
| Range | so.CA & n. Baja ― Adriean Mayor |