Collops tricolor
This record describes Collops tricolor (species). Recorded family: Melyridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification of C. nigriceps vs. C. tricolor . This is C. tricolor (Say). Note the relatively smaller 4th antennal segment. Compare with the closeup photo of C. nigriceps male antenna (first photo) in the C. nigriceps set of pictures.… Adriean Mayor, 28 January, 2010 Det. A. Mayor, 2010 The females [of these two spp.] can only be placed when associated with males.
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
occurring as a rule at no great distance from the coast
Geographic Range
mostly ne. N. Amer. - Map , Peck and Thomas report a single n. FL county record, Flager Co. Tricolor is rather common, locally at least, from Quebec to Virginia, occurring as a rule at no great distance from the coast. Its range in the Mississippi Valley can not now be determined.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Collops tricolor (Say, 1823)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Collops tricolor. 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 tricolor (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , margarethe brummermann
Frequently Asked Questions About Collops tricolor
What is Collops tricolor?
Collops tricolor is a species in the family Melyridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Collops tricolor?
Identification of C. nigriceps vs. C. tricolor . This is C. tricolor (Say). Note the relatively smaller 4th antennal segment. Compare with the closeup photo of C. nigriceps male antenna (first photo) in the C. nigriceps set of pictures.… Adriean Mayor, 28 January, 2010 Det. A. Mayor, 2010 The females [of these two spp.] can only be placed when associated with males.
Where is Collops tricolor found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | occurring as a rule at no great distance from the coast |
| Range | mostly ne. N. Amer. - Map , Peck and Thomas report a single n. FL county record, Flager Co. Tricolor is rather common, locally at least, from Quebec to Virginia, occurring as a rule at no great distance from the coast. Its range in the Mississippi Valley can not now be determined. |