Collops dux
Collops dux is a of soft-winged flower beetle ( Melyridae). Members of the Collops are predatory beetles frequently associated with flowering plants, where they feed on small arthropods and utilize extrafloral for hydration and nutrients. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with minimal published biological or ecological data available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Collops dux: /ˈkɒl.ɒps dʌks/
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Taxonomic note
Collops dux belongs to the diverse Collops within the Melyridae (soft-winged flower beetles). The genus is primarily Nearctic in distribution, with many found in western North America.
Data limitations
This has only 3 observations recorded on iNaturalist and lacks a Wikipedia summary. Published ecological or biological studies specifically targeting C. dux appear to be absent from available sources. Most information about Collops derives from studies of congeneric species such as C. vittatus.