Beetles
Identification
Size:
From 0.25 mm to over 100 mm
Colour:
Bright colours to brown or black
Description:
All beetles have hard outer wing cases, known as elytra, and a hard upper body, called a carapace. The elytra cover the membranous flight wings and form a straight line down the back. Beetles all have chewing mouthparts, powerful jaws, and antennae of up to 11 segments.