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Collops confluens
convergent collops beetle
Collops confluens is a soft-winged flower beetle in the family Melyridae, subfamily Malachiinae. The species is closely related to Collops vittatus, with which it shares the characteristic soft, flexible elytra that distinguish this family from most beetles. Like other Collops species, it is a predatory beetle found in association with flowers and vegetation. The genus name "Collops" derives from Greek meaning "knob" or "lump," referring to the swollen hind femora characteristic of males in this genus. Adults are typically active during warmer months and are attracted to flowers where they prey on small arthropods.
Geocoris omani
bigeyed bug
Geocoris omani is a species of bigeyed bug in the family Geocoridae, first described by Barber in 1935. As a member of the genus Geocoris, it shares the characteristic large, prominent eyes that give these insects their common name. Bigeyed bugs are predatory true bugs that feed on various small arthropods and are considered beneficial insects in agricultural systems. The species has been recorded from the United States, with specific locality data documented by Slater in 1964.