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 ...

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 ...

Beetles are part of the Coleoptera family of insects. There are 400,000 species worldwide, including the big black beetle found in the house or in the yard. Beetles have been around for over 270 ...

A newly discovered beetle on campus has led to the first major update in Japanese ladybird classification in 50 years.

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 ...

On the plains of South Africa, an army of dung beetles recycle the dung of large mammals. In Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve on the plains of South Africa, an army of dung beetles does one of the ...

Arizona is home to a vast number of beetle species, with estimates suggesting there are over 2,000 different species of beetles in the state. One common beetle you'll see in metro Phoenix is the palo ...