Collops bipunctatus

(Say, 1823)

Two-Spotted Melyrid

Collops bipunctatus, commonly known as the two-spotted , is a of in the Melyridae. It is found mainly in North America, with confirmed records from Canada (Alberta and Saskatchewan) and the United States. The species is one of approximately 1,000 species in the family Melyridae, which are characterized by soft, flexible .

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Collops bipunctatus, U, Back, SD, Pennington County 2013-07-15-16.27.08 ZS PMax (9345938007) by Sam Droege from Beltsville, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Collops bipunctatus: /ˈkɒləps ˌbaɪpʌŋkˈteɪtəs/

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada. The occurs across the continent, though specific range boundaries within the United States are not well documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic Note

The was described by Thomas Say in 1823. The Collops is part of the , commonly known as , which are distinguished from most other by their soft, flexible that do not form a hard shell.