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"The Colorado Beetle is a beetle first described by Thomas Say, in 1824, from specimens found by him near the Upper Missouri. The larva feeds greedily on the potato, and having attracted notice in Colorado for its ravages among the crops of that esculent in the territory, it moved eastward year by year, till in 1874 it had reached the Atlantic seaboard. It is popularly known as the potato bug."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Colorado Beetle Larva

"The Colorado Beetle is a beetle first described by Thomas Say, in 1824, from specimens found by him…

An adult common carpet beetle, a small grayish or black beetle belonging to the order Coleoptera.

Adult Common Carpet Beetle

An adult common carpet beetle, a small grayish or black beetle belonging to the order Coleoptera.

Larva of the common carpet beetle, a small grayish or black beetle belonging to the order Coleoptera.

Common Carpet Beetle Larva

Larva of the common carpet beetle, a small grayish or black beetle belonging to the order Coleoptera.

Larva of the common carpet beetle, a small grayish or black beetle belonging to the order Coleoptera.

Common Carpet Beetle Larva

Larva of the common carpet beetle, a small grayish or black beetle belonging to the order Coleoptera.

Pupa of the common carpet beetle, a small grayish or black beetle belonging to the order Coleoptera.

Common Carpet Beetle Pupa

Pupa of the common carpet beetle, a small grayish or black beetle belonging to the order Coleoptera.

"Corn Beetle: a, larva, natural size; b, larva, magnified; c, perfect insect, natural dize; d, perfect insect, magnified." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Corn Beetle

"Corn Beetle: a, larva, natural size; b, larva, magnified; c, perfect insect, natural dize; d, perfect…

"Other species, which also bore into timber in their larva state, are well known by the name of <em>Death-watch - Anobium -</em> from their habit of knocking with their jaws against the wood-work upon which they are standing, this being the call of the insect to its mate." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Deathwatch Beetles

"Other species, which also bore into timber in their larva state, are well known by the name of Death-watch…

The "death-watch," Sitodrepa panicea species; larva.

Deathwatch Beetle

The "death-watch," Sitodrepa panicea species; larva.

The "death-watch," Sitodrepa panicea species; beetle from above.

Deathwatch Beetle

The "death-watch," Sitodrepa panicea species; beetle from above.

The "death-watch," Sitodrepa panicea species; beetle from side.

Deathwatch Beetle

The "death-watch," Sitodrepa panicea species; beetle from side.

"Even among the small species several of great beauty are to be met with, and few insects can boast of greater beauty than the well-known Diamond-beetle of Brazil, <em>Curculio imperialis</em>". &mdash Goodrich, 1859

Diamond Beetle

"Even among the small species several of great beauty are to be met with, and few insects can boast…

A splendid South American Beetle.

Diamond Beetle

A splendid South American Beetle.

A full grown Dominican Beetle.

Dominican Beetle

A full grown Dominican Beetle.

The larva of the drugstore beetle.

Drugstore Beetle

The larva of the drugstore beetle.

The pupa of the drugstore beetle.

Drugstore Beetle

The pupa of the drugstore beetle.

The adult of the drugstore beetle.

Drugstore Beetle

The adult of the drugstore beetle.

The adult of the drugstore beetle, side view.

Drugstore Beetle

The adult of the drugstore beetle, side view.

"A black insect, with brilliant metallic blue or purple reflections on the under side, and well known as "wheeling its drowsy flight" during fine evenings. This it does in search of a patch of cow-dung, through which it makes its way until reaching the ground, where it bores a perpendicular tunnel about 8 inches deep, and as wide as a man's finger; then ascending to the surface it conveys a quantity of dung to the bottom, and on this it proceeds to deposit an egg; another layer of the same material and another egg follow until the entire shaft is filled." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Dung Beetle

"A black insect, with brilliant metallic blue or purple reflections on the under side, and well known…

"A black insect, with brilliant metallic blue or purple reflections on the under side, and well known as "wheeling its drowsy flight" during fine evenings. This it does in search of a patch of cow-dung, through which it makes its way until reaching the ground, where it bores a perpendicular tunnel about 8 inches deep, and as wide as a man's finger; then ascending to the surface it conveys a quantity of dung to the bottom, and on this it proceeds to deposit an egg; another layer of the same material and another egg follow until the entire shaft is filled." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Dung Beetle

"A black insect, with brilliant metallic blue or purple reflections on the under side, and well known…

"A black insect, with brilliant metallic blue or purple reflections on the under side, and well known as "wheeling its drowsy flight" during fine evenings. This it does in search of a patch of cow-dung, through which it makes its way until reaching the ground, where it bores a perpendicular tunnel about 8 inches deep, and as wide as a man's finger; then ascending to the surface it conveys a quantity of dung to the bottom, and on this it proceeds to deposit an egg; another layer of the same material and another egg follow until the entire shaft is filled." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Dung Beetle

"A black insect, with brilliant metallic blue or purple reflections on the under side, and well known…

"They introduce themselves under the skin of the carcasses of animals, and devour their flesh to the bone. [This] species climbs trees and attacks caterpillars."

Dung Beetle (Silpha Quadrapunctata)

"They introduce themselves under the skin of the carcasses of animals, and devour their flesh to the…

Calosoma Calidum larva.

Fiery Hunter Beetle

Calosoma Calidum larva.

Calosoma Calidum adult.

Fiery Hunter Beetle

Calosoma Calidum adult.

Lebia Grandis insect.

Flat Ground Beetle

Lebia Grandis insect.

Flour Beetle.

Flour Beetle

Flour Beetle.

Cetona Baxil.

Flower Chafer Beetle

Cetona Baxil.

"Smallish insects, generally of a black color, with the elytra rather shorter than the body, which is usually of a square form." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Four-Spotted Beetle

"Smallish insects, generally of a black color, with the elytra rather shorter than the body, which is…

"One of the largest European beetles, the Brown Hydrophile, <em>Hydrous piceus</em>, which is common in ponds in some localities, belongs to [the philhydrida]." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Giant Silver Beetle

"One of the largest European beetles, the Brown Hydrophile, Hydrous piceus, which is common…

"Abounds in trees and gardens. When it is touched it disgorges a black and acrid saliva, and ejects from the abdomen a corrosive liquid of a disagreeable odor. It lives on the larvae of other insects."

Golden Ground Beetle (Carabus Auratus)

"Abounds in trees and gardens. When it is touched it disgorges a black and acrid saliva, and ejects…

Beetles that feed on sweet potato, morning glory, and other convolvulaceous plants.

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Beetles that feed on sweet potato, morning glory, and other convolvulaceous plants.

A goldsmith beetle fully grown. Light yellow in color.

Goldsmith Beetle

A goldsmith beetle fully grown. Light yellow in color.

The African goliath-beetles and the american elephant-beetles are the largest of all insects.

Goliath Beetle

The African goliath-beetles and the american elephant-beetles are the largest of all insects.

Dytiscus Harminieri, a genus of predatory, diving beetles that usually live in wetlands and ponds.

Great Diving Beetle

Dytiscus Harminieri, a genus of predatory, diving beetles that usually live in wetlands and ponds.

Dytiscus Harminieri, a genus of predatory, diving beetles that usually live in wetlands and ponds.

Great Diving Beetle

Dytiscus Harminieri, a genus of predatory, diving beetles that usually live in wetlands and ponds.

The pupa of the Dytiscus genus.

Great Diving Beetle

The pupa of the Dytiscus genus.

"A, Dytiscus Marginalis, or great Water-beetle; B, larva." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Great Diving Beetle

"A, Dytiscus Marginalis, or great Water-beetle; B, larva." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

"The <em>Dyticus marginalis</em>, a European species very common in ponds, attains a length of more than an inch." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Great Diving Beetle Adult and Larvae

"The Dyticus marginalis, a European species very common in ponds, attains a length of more…

"The <em>Dyticus marginalis</em>, a European species very common in ponds, attains a length of more than an inch." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Great Diving Beetle Female

"The Dyticus marginalis, a European species very common in ponds, attains a length of more…

One of the largest group of beetles, mostly having shiny, black bodies.

Ground Beetle

One of the largest group of beetles, mostly having shiny, black bodies.

One of the largest group of beetles, mostly having shiny, black bodies.

Ground Beetle

One of the largest group of beetles, mostly having shiny, black bodies.

Red-legged ham-beetle, Corynetes rufipes species; larva.

Ham Beetle

Red-legged ham-beetle, Corynetes rufipes species; larva.

Red-legged ham-beetle, Corynetes rufipes species; pupa.

Ham Beetle

Red-legged ham-beetle, Corynetes rufipes species; pupa.

Red-legged ham-beetle, Corynetes rufipes species; cocoon.

Ham Beetle

Red-legged ham-beetle, Corynetes rufipes species; cocoon.

Red-legged ham-beetle, Corynetes rufipes species; beetle.

Ham Beetle

Red-legged ham-beetle, Corynetes rufipes species; beetle.

"The hercules beetle is a native of Brazil, sometimes attaining a length of five inches." — Goodrich, 1859

Hercules Beetle

"The hercules beetle is a native of Brazil, sometimes attaining a length of five inches." — Goodrich,…

Hister Arcuatus, or clown beetle. Small, oval, shining, very hard, black bronzed or greenish beetles, with the wing-covers cut off squarely behind, leaving the last segments of the abdomen exposed.

Hister Beetle

Hister Arcuatus, or clown beetle. Small, oval, shining, very hard, black bronzed or greenish beetles,…

Hister Bimaculatus, or clown beetle. Small, oval, shining, very hard, black bronzed or greenish beetles, with the wing-covers cut off squarely behind, leaving the last segments of the abdomen exposed.

Hister Beetle

Hister Bimaculatus, or clown beetle. Small, oval, shining, very hard, black bronzed or greenish beetles,…

"Received its specific name on account of the fondness exhibited by its curious larva for bacon." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Lard Beetles

"Received its specific name on account of the fondness exhibited by its curious larva for bacon." —…

The larder-beetle, Dermestes lardarius species; larva.

Larder Beetle

The larder-beetle, Dermestes lardarius species; larva.

The larder-beetle, Dermestes lardarius species; adult beetle.

Larder Beetle

The larder-beetle, Dermestes lardarius species; adult beetle.

"The Popular-tree Golden bug, <em>chrysomela populi</em>, of a blueish-green, has a strong odor, and on being touched discharges a yellow liquid: found in Central Europe." &mdash Goodrich, 1859

Leaf Beetle

"The Popular-tree Golden bug, chrysomela populi, of a blueish-green, has a strong odor, and…

A little golden beetle.

Leaf Beetle

A little golden beetle.

The leather-beetle, Dermestes vulpinus species; larva.

Leather Beetle

The leather-beetle, Dermestes vulpinus species; larva.

The leather-beetle, Dermestes vulpinus species; pupa.

Leather Beetle

The leather-beetle, Dermestes vulpinus species; pupa.

The leather-beetle, Dermestes vulpinus species; adult.

Leather Beetle

The leather-beetle, Dermestes vulpinus species; adult.

Beetles form a large group of insects that number over 300,000 species. They all have hard wings which meet in the center of the back forming a line.

Lightning Spring Beetles

Beetles form a large group of insects that number over 300,000 species. They all have hard wings which…

Lophonocerus Barbicornus.

Longhorn Beetle

Lophonocerus Barbicornus.

Cassida Longicornis, common name Longhorned Tortoise Beetle.

Longhorned Tortoise Beetle

Cassida Longicornis, common name Longhorned Tortoise Beetle.

These beetles are brown and are often called June bugs.

May Beetle

These beetles are brown and are often called June bugs.

These beetles are brown and are often called June bugs.

May Beetle

These beetles are brown and are often called June bugs.