Collops versatilis
This record describes Collops versatilis (species). Recorded family: Melyridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
coloration exceedingly variable • Holotype
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
w. US (WA‒CA to UT‒AZ) ‒ map
Seasonal Activity
May‒Aug ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Collops versatilis Fall 1912
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Collops versatilis. 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 versatilis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Collops versatilis
What is Collops versatilis?
Collops versatilis is a species in the family Melyridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Collops versatilis?
4‒5 mm
How do you identify Collops versatilis?
coloration exceedingly variable • Holotype
Where is Collops versatilis found?
Range: w. US (WA‒CA to UT‒AZ) ‒ map
When is Collops versatilis active?
Collops versatilis: seasonal activity - May‒Aug ( 3 ).