Collops scutellatus 0
Collops scutellatus
This record describes Collops scutellatus (species). Recorded family: Melyridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The coloration, the scarcely apically dilated basal joint of antenne, the red scutellum and the more shining elytra will separate this from all previously described maculate species. Red; metasternum and palpi black; head with central bluish spot and elytra with basal and elongate-oval, blue, apical spots; the two spots on each elytra narrowly divided. Thorax narrower than in pudchellus, argutus or femoratus ; scutellum clear-red. Basal antennal joint rather slender, feebly enlarged towards apex, and not excavated on inner side; the outer joints feebly dilated. Type Locality: One male, New Braunfels, Comal Co., TX (O. Dietz.)
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
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Collops scutellatus Schaeffer 1912
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Collops scutellatus. 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 scutellatus 0
What is Collops scutellatus 0?
Collops scutellatus 0 (Collops scutellatus) is a species in the family Melyridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Collops scutellatus 0?
Length 3.25 mm
How do you identify Collops scutellatus 0?
The coloration, the scarcely apically dilated basal joint of antenne, the red scutellum and the more shining elytra will separate this from all previously described maculate species. Red; metasternum and palpi black; head with central bluish spot and elytra with basal and elongate-oval, blue, apical spots; the two spots on each elytra narrowly divided. Thorax narrower than in pudchellus, argutus or femoratus ; scutellum clear-red. Basal antennal joint rather slender, feebly enlarged towards apex, and not excavated on inner side; the outer joints feebly dilated.
Where is Collops scutellatus 0 found?
Range: c.TX