Collops pallipes
This record describes Collops pallipes (species). Recorded family: Melyridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
shiny unicolorous elytra, pale prothorax, and uniformly pale legs Type Locality: Brownsville, Texas VIII-8-37. D. J. and J. N. Knull, Collrs.
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
coastal s. Texas - iNat ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Collops pallipes Marshall, 1951
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Collops pallipes. 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 pallipes (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Collops pallipes
What is Collops pallipes?
Collops pallipes is a species in the family Melyridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Collops pallipes?
4 mm
How do you identify Collops pallipes?
shiny unicolorous elytra, pale prothorax, and uniformly pale legs
Where is Collops pallipes found?
Range: coastal s. Texas - iNat ( 3 )