Coleoptera
Beetles & Weevils
There are 300,000 different kinds of beetles. That's right, 300,000! They are by far the most common type of animal of any kind on earth.
Insects in the Coleoptera order have hard fore wings, and thin hind wings. Their wings make a straight line down their backs.
Their mouths help them eat a varied diet which may include plants, animals and dung.
Their young are larvae, or grubs.
It's Quiz Time!
What kind of mouthparts do insects in the Coleoptera order have: chewing, piercing, or sucking?
How many wings do these insects have: none, two, or four?
How many antennae do these insects have: none, or two?
How many legs do these insects have: none, four, or six?
What kind of metamorphosis do these insects go through: complete, or incomplete?
How many body parts do these insects have: two, three, or four?
Watch an animated insect! This model allows you to see an insect from all around.
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Stag Beetle
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