Coleoptera: Beetles and Weevils | ClipArt ETC

This ClipArt gallery includes 561 illustrations of insects from the order Coleoptera, including beetles, weevils, borers, carabus, scarabs, and ladybugs (also known as ladybirds or lady beetles).

"The female <em>Sitaris Humeralis</em> lays at the entrance of the nest of a solitary bee from 2,000 to 3,000 small, whitich eggs, stuck together in shapeless masses."

Sitaris Humeralis

"The female Sitaris Humeralis lays at the entrance of the nest of a solitary bee from 2,000…

"A month afterward there come out of these eggs very small larvae, of a shining dark green, hard-skinned, armed with strong jaws, and long legs and antennae. As the bees come out of their nests, these larvae hook themselves onto their hairs."

First Larva of Sitaris Humeralis

"A month afterward there come out of these eggs very small larvae, of a shining dark green, hard-skinned,…

"When the male bees have built the cells and furnished them with honey, the female, as we know, deposits in each an egg. Immediately the larvae of the <em>Sitaris</em> let themselves fall onto these eggs, open them and suck their contents. Then they change their skin, and the second larva appears."

Pseudo Nymph of Sitaris Humeralis

"When the male bees have built the cells and furnished them with honey, the female, as we know, deposits…

The second larva stage lasts for 6 weeks. It contracts and passes through the winter. "In the spring it comes forth as the third larva. This one does not eat, and soon changes into the ordinary pupa."

Pupa of Sitaris Humeralis

The second larva stage lasts for 6 weeks. It contracts and passes through the winter. "In the spring…

Third Larva of Sitaris Humeralis

The second larva stage lasts for 6 weeks. It contracts and passes through the winter. "In the spring…

Soldier Beetle

Soldier-beetle, Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus species; larva.

Soldier-beetle, Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus species; beetle.

Soldier Beetle

Soldier-beetle, Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus species; beetle.

"Galleries of the spruce-destroying beetle beneath the bark of a spruce tree." —Davison, 1906

Spruce Beetle

"Galleries of the spruce-destroying beetle beneath the bark of a spruce tree." —Davison, 1906

Epilachne borealis, larva.

Squash Beetle

Epilachne borealis, larva.

Epilachne borealis, adult.

Squash Beetle

Epilachne borealis, adult.

Epilachne Corrupta, pupa.

Squash Beetle

Epilachne Corrupta, pupa.

Epilachne Corrupta, larva.

Squash Beetle

Epilachne Corrupta, larva.

"In the European Stag Beetle, <em>Lucanus cervus</em>, as well as the <em>L. dama</em> of our country, called the <em>Horn Beetle</em>, the leaves are short and distinct, rendering the club pectinated." — Goodrich, 1859

Stag Beetle

"In the European Stag Beetle, Lucanus cervus, as well as the L. dama of our country,…

The males have mandibles almost as long as itself, and branched like antlers.

Stag Beetle

The males have mandibles almost as long as itself, and branched like antlers.

Lucanus Dama, the most common stag beetle in which the mandibles of the male are much enlarged and sickle-shaped; whence the common term "pinching-bug"

Stag Beetle

Lucanus Dama, the most common stag beetle in which the mandibles of the male are much enlarged and sickle-shaped;…

"They live in half rotten trees. Their strength enables them to lift considerable wieghts. They do not attack other insects, and live only on vegetable juices."

Stag Beetle (Lucanus Cervus)

"They live in half rotten trees. Their strength enables them to lift considerable wieghts. They do not…

"This specimen lives in the carcasses of animals, on manure, and attacks living insects. It is a carnivorous, and very active, often attacking insects of its own kind."

Imago of Staphylinus (Ocypus) Olens

"This specimen lives in the carcasses of animals, on manure, and attacks living insects. It is a carnivorous,…

"This specimen lives in the carcasses of animals, on manure, and attacks living insects. It is a carnivorous, and very active, often attacking insects of its own kind."

Larva of Staphylinus (Ocypus) Olens

"This specimen lives in the carcasses of animals, on manure, and attacks living insects. It is a carnivorous,…

A small beetle with verticle stripes.

Striped Cucumber Beetle

A small beetle with verticle stripes.

"The <em>Stylops</em> are parasitic on various species of <em>Andrenae</em>."

Stylops

"The Stylops are parasitic on various species of Andrenae."

"Subangular Ground-beetle (Aspidoglossa subangulata). Vertical line shows natural size."-Whitney, 1902

Subangular Ground Beetle

"Subangular Ground-beetle (Aspidoglossa subangulata). Vertical line shows natural size."-Whitney, 1902

A pair of sugar beetles resting on leaves.

Sugar Beetle

A pair of sugar beetles resting on leaves.

"A blackish-brown insect. The larvae are the well-known meal-worms, which live in flour."

Tenebrio Molitor (Larva and Imago)

"A blackish-brown insect. The larvae are the well-known meal-worms, which live in flour."

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.

Tiger Beetles

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

"Its distinguishing features are its small eyes, separate posterior coxae, and widely inflexed margin of the wing covers."-Whitney, 1902

Tiger Beetle

"Its distinguishing features are its small eyes, separate posterior coxae, and widely inflexed margin…

A beetle with a contignous posterior coxae, large prominent eyes, ad maxillary palpi with the third joint shorter than the forth.

Tiger Beetle

A beetle with a contignous posterior coxae, large prominent eyes, ad maxillary palpi with the third…

A beetle with a contignous posterior coxae, large prominent eyes, ad maxillary palpi with the third joint shorter than the forth.

Tiger Beetle

A beetle with a contignous posterior coxae, large prominent eyes, ad maxillary palpi with the third…

A beetle with a contignous posterior coxae, large prominent eyes, ad maxillary palpi with the third joint shorter than the forth.

Tiger Beetle

A beetle with a contignous posterior coxae, large prominent eyes, ad maxillary palpi with the third…

A beetle with a contignous posterior coxae, large prominent eyes, ad maxillary palpi with the third joint shorter than the forth.

Tiger Beetle

A beetle with a contignous posterior coxae, large prominent eyes, ad maxillary palpi with the third…

A group of beetles known for being predators. They have bulging eyes and slender legs.

Tiger Beetle

A group of beetles known for being predators. They have bulging eyes and slender legs.

Cicindela generosa insect.

Tiger Beetle

Cicindela generosa insect.

Cicindela Purpurea insect.

Tiger Beetle

Cicindela Purpurea insect.

Cicindela Sexguttata insect.

Tiger Beetle

Cicindela Sexguttata insect.

Larva of Cicindela.

Tiger Beetle

Larva of Cicindela.

Cicindela Repanda insect.

Tiger Beetle

Cicindela Repanda insect.

Cicindela Scrutator insect.

Tiger Beetle

Cicindela Scrutator insect.

The tiger beetles are a large group of beetles known for their predatory habits. Some tiger beetles can run at a speed of 5 mph. For its size it has been suggested that they are technically the fastest running land animals. This has been featured on "Animal Planet's Most Extreme" show as the number one fastest animal known to man on earth.

Tiger Beetle

The tiger beetles are a large group of beetles known for their predatory habits. Some tiger beetles…

"Their ferocity is remarkable. They quickly tear off the wings and legs of their victim, and suck out the contents of is abdomen."

Tiger Beetle (Cicindela Heros)

"Their ferocity is remarkable. They quickly tear off the wings and legs of their victim, and suck out…

"Their ferocity is remarkable. They quickly tear off the wings and legs of their victim, and suck out the contents of is abdomen."

Under Side of Pupa of Tiger Beetle (Cicindela Heros)

"Their ferocity is remarkable. They quickly tear off the wings and legs of their victim, and suck out…

"Their ferocity is remarkable. They quickly tear off the wings and legs of their victim, and suck out the contents of is abdomen."

Upper Side of Pupa of Tiger Beetle (Cicindela Heros)

"Their ferocity is remarkable. They quickly tear off the wings and legs of their victim, and suck out…

"The common European species, <em>Cincindela campestris</em>, may be found flying and running around with great agility in the hottest sunshine. The larvae are of a singular form; they live in holes in the ground, maintaining themselves by a pair of hooks places on the enlarged eighth segment of their body, at such a height that their heads exactly occupy the mouth of the hole." — Goodrich, 1859

Tiger Beetle and Larvae

"The common European species, Cincindela campestris, may be found flying and running around…

"The common European species, <em>Cincindela campestris</em>, may be found flying and running around with great agility in the hottest sunshine. The larvae are of a singular form; they live in holes in the ground, maintaining themselves by a pair of hooks places on the enlarged eighth segment of their body, at such a height that their heads exactly occupy the mouth of the hole." — Goodrich, 1859

Tiger Beetle Larve

"The common European species, Cincindela campestris, may be found flying and running around…

A beetle that mostly feeds on plants. Its larva is heavily spined.

Tortoise Beetle

A beetle that mostly feeds on plants. Its larva is heavily spined.

"The typographic beetle recieves it's name... from the circumstance that the burrows formed by it in feeding upon the soft wood, immediately within the bark, oten present a rude resemblence to printed characters." &mdash Goodrich, 1859

Typograhic Beetle

"The typographic beetle recieves it's name... from the circumstance that the burrows formed by it in…

Vedalia Cardinalis, larva.

Vedalia Lady Beetle

Vedalia Cardinalis, larva.

Vedalia Cardinalis, larva.

Vedalia Lady Beetle

Vedalia Cardinalis, larva.

Vedalia Cardinalis, pupa.

Vedalia Lady Beetle

Vedalia Cardinalis, pupa.

Vedalia Cardinalis, adult.

Vedalia Lady Beetle

Vedalia Cardinalis, adult.

"Water Beetles are beetles which live on or in the water. The Dytiscus, common in stagnant water, is olive-green above, and oval in shape. The respiratory organs of the perfect insect are not adapted to obaining air from the water; it comes occasionally to the surface of the water for air, where it lies on its back, the openings of its air tubes in the last segment of the abdomen, being exposed."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Water Beetle

"Water Beetles are beetles which live on or in the water. The Dytiscus, common in stagnant water, is…

Water beetles carry air bubbles under their abdomens, which provides an air supply. Water beetle larvae dwell at the bottom of ponds.

Water Beetle Larva

Water beetles carry air bubbles under their abdomens, which provides an air supply. Water beetle larvae…

A water-scavenger, Hydrophilus triangularis species; the larva.

Water Scavenger Beetle

A water-scavenger, Hydrophilus triangularis species; the larva.

A water-scavenger, Hydrophilus triangularis species; male adult.

Water Scavenger Beetle

A water-scavenger, Hydrophilus triangularis species; male adult.

Whirligig Beetle Larva

The whirligig beetles are a family (Gyrinidae) of water beetles that normally live on the surface of…

A group of beetles known for being preditors. They have bulging eyes and slender legs.

Wood Tiger Beetle

A group of beetles known for being preditors. They have bulging eyes and slender legs.

An illustration of a wood-boring beetle

Wood-boring Beetle

An illustration of a wood-boring beetle

Gyascutus planicosta is a species of Metallic Wood-Boring Beetles in the Buprestidae family.

Metallic Wood-Boring Beetle

Gyascutus planicosta is a species of Metallic Wood-Boring Beetles in the Buprestidae family.

The term woodboring beetle encompasses many species and families of beetles whose larval or adult forms eat and destroy wood (i.e., are xylophagous). Larval stages of some are commonly known as woodworms.

Woodboring Beetle

The term woodboring beetle encompasses many species and families of beetles whose larval or adult forms…

"A common specimen about an inch long, of a chestnut brown and perfectly smooth. The male, but not the female, has on its head a horn. Its larva lives in rotten wood."

Xylotrupes Dichotomus

"A common specimen about an inch long, of a chestnut brown and perfectly smooth. The male, but not the…

Also called Sexton Beetles, these beetles bury the carcasses of small vertebrates as food for their larvae. This illustration shows four beetles, one flying, working to bury a dead bird on its back.

Burying Beetles, Burying a Dead Bird

Also called Sexton Beetles, these beetles bury the carcasses of small vertebrates as food for their…

"The flatheaded borer, the perfect beetle." — Goff, 1904

Borer Insect

"The flatheaded borer, the perfect beetle." — Goff, 1904