Beetles are intriguing insects that come in many shapes and sizes. These characteristics are also the easiest way to distinguish the critters, aside from location. With over 400,000 identified species ...

Caroline Chaboo’s eyes light up when she talks about tortoise beetles. Like gems, they exist in myriad bright colors: shiny blue, red, orange, leaf green and transparent flecked with gold. They’re ...

Arizona has about 2,500 beetle species. Beetles are identified by their hard, sheathlike front wings; six legs; and distinct head, thorax and abdomen. Most beetles are harmless but some, such as ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Whether you’re seeing Japanese beetles, June bugs, or Emerald Euphoria beetles, they all have similar needs in these hot months. These and more than 30,000 similar species are ...

Many insects have evolved to protect themselves from predators. For example, different types of beetles have adopted defenses like protective body shells and toxic secretions. One such beetle is the ...

This article was originally featured on Knowable Magazine. Caroline Chaboo’s eyes light up when she talks about tortoise beetles. Like gems, they exist in myriad bright colors: shiny blue, red, orange ...