Collops crusoe

Collops crusoe is a of soft-winged flower beetle in the Melyridae. The Collops comprises predatory beetles frequently found on flowers where they feed on other small insects. Like other members of this genus, C. crusoe likely plays a role as a beneficial in agricultural and natural . The species has been documented through a limited number of observations, indicating it may be uncommon, locally distributed, or underreported.

Collops crusoe by (c) Casey H. Richart, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Casey H. Richart. Used under a CC-BY license.Collops crusoe by (c) Casey H. Richart, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Casey H. Richart. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Collops crusoe: /ˈkɒl.ɒps ˈkruː.soʊ/

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