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).

Apple Tree Borer

An illustration of a wood-boring beetle known as an apple tree borer.

Apple-twig borer, Amphicerus bicaudatus species; beetle, from above.

Apple Twig Borer

Apple-twig borer, Amphicerus bicaudatus species; beetle, from above.

Apple-twig borer, Amphicerus bicaudatus species; beetle, from above.

Apple Twig Borer

Apple-twig borer, Amphicerus bicaudatus species; beetle, from above.

Very variable in size and color, but usually a brownish gray and covered in shory whitish gray hairs. Each wing case has an oblique ocher-colored band.

Banded Hickory Borer

Very variable in size and color, but usually a brownish gray and covered in shory whitish gray hairs.…

A long, depressed form borer. Usually brownish green, roughened by shallow pits of brighter metallic color.

Flat Headed Apple Tree Borer

A long, depressed form borer. Usually brownish green, roughened by shallow pits of brighter metallic…

"Beetle of the locust borer." —Davison, 1906

Locust Borer

"Beetle of the locust borer." —Davison, 1906

The sinuate pear-borer, Agrilus sinnuatus species; beetle.

Pear Borer

The sinuate pear-borer, Agrilus sinnuatus species; beetle.

A beetle which makes small round bored holes in bark.

Pin Borer

A beetle which makes small round bored holes in bark.

Tree Borer

The Hickory tree-borer is among many beetles whose larvae bore into trees, where they do great damage.…

Tree Borer

The Hickory tree-borer is among many beetles whose larvae bore into trees, where they do great damage.…

The Hickory tree-borer is among many beetles whose larvae bore into trees, where they do great damage.

Tree Borer

The Hickory tree-borer is among many beetles whose larvae bore into trees, where they do great damage.

"Readily distinguished from the other groups of beetles by having the elytra much shorter then the abdomen, although they still suffice to cover the long membranous wings, which when not in use are completely folded beneah. The abdomen is long and exceedingly mobile, and is employed in folding and unfolding the wings. It is furnished at its extremity with two vesicles which can be protruded or withdrawn at pleasure, and from which, when irritated, many species emit a most disagreeable odor, although in a few the scent is more pleasing. They are voracious both in the larval and perfect states, feeding chiefly upon decaying animal and vegetable matters, although a few species devour living prey. Many of the smaller forms reside in and feed on mushrooms, some are found abundantly under putrescent plants, others in manure heaps, where they feed upon the maggots of flies, while there are a few forms which make their homes in the nests of the hornet and the ant." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Brachelytra

"Readily distinguished from the other groups of beetles by having the elytra much shorter then the abdomen,…

Bruchus Pisi

Pictured are the beetle of the natural size (a), and enlarged (b), and a pea (c) in which the hole of…

Cast-off nymphal skin of bed-bug.

Bedbug

Cast-off nymphal skin of bed-bug.

"The Giant Buprestis, <em>B. gigantea</em> of guiana, is two inches long, and its body is of a green coppery color. It is so brilliant that inhabitants make bracelets and other ornaments of it." — Goodrich, 1859

Giant Buprestis

"The Giant Buprestis, B. gigantea of guiana, is two inches long, and its body is of a green…

"Geopinus incrassatus. GEOPINUS. A genus of caraboid beetles, of the subfamily Harpalinae, having the left mandible longer than the other and overlapping it." -Whitney, 1911

Caraboid Beetle

"Geopinus incrassatus. GEOPINUS. A genus of caraboid beetles, of the subfamily Harpalinae, having the…

"The Blue Carabus, <em>C. cyaneus</em>, is an inch and a quarter long, the body oval, flat, and above of a brilliant blue." — Goodrich, 1859

Blue Carabus

"The Blue Carabus, C. cyaneus, is an inch and a quarter long, the body oval, flat, and above…

"In illustration of the savageness of this race, the author of the "Jardin des Plantes" tells us of a Golden carabus, <em>C. auratus</em>, that was seen to pursue and attack a cock-chafer, and, having drawn out its bowels, proceed leisurelt to devour them. This species inhabits gardens, and is popularly called the <em>Gardener</em>." — Goodrich, 1859

Golden Carabus and Cock-Chafer

"In illustration of the savageness of this race, the author of the "Jardin des Plantes" tells us of…

"The Inquisitor Carabus, <em>C. inquisitor</em>, has the same form and manner as the [Sycophant Carabus]: the body is an inch long, and of a blackish-green color." — Goodrich, 1859

Inquisitor Carabus

"The Inquisitor Carabus, C. inquisitor, has the same form and manner as the [Sycophant Carabus]:…

"The <em>Cassida gibbosa</em> of Brazil, three quarters of an inch long, is one of the larger species of helmet-beetles."&mdash Goodrich, 1859

Cassida gibbosa

"The Cassida gibbosa of Brazil, three quarters of an inch long, is one of the larger species…

An illustration of a cetonia baxii beetle.

Cetonia Baxii

An illustration of a cetonia baxii beetle.

Chrysomela Humeratis.

Chrysomela Humeratis

Chrysomela Humeratis.

An illustration of a cladognathus cinnamomeus beetle.

Cladognathus Cinnamomeus

An illustration of a cladognathus cinnamomeus beetle.

Coccinella Ocellata, common name Eyed Lady-bird.

Coccinella Ocellata

Coccinella Ocellata, common name Eyed Lady-bird.

"In the common European Cock-Chafer, <em>Melolontha vulgaris</em>, they are of considerable length, especially the male, and fold up like the leaves of a fan. These insects fly well, but heavily, with a loud whirring noise; but they generally grawl slowly." — Goodrich, 1859

Cockchafer

"In the common European Cock-Chafer, Melolontha vulgaris, they are of considerable length,…

A European beetle in the family of dung beetles. It is also callled the May Bug.

Cockchafer

A European beetle in the family of dung beetles. It is also callled the May Bug.

The cockchafer (colloquially called may bug, billy witch, or spang beetle, particularly in East Anglia) is a European beetle of the genus Melolontha, in the family Scarabaeidae. Once abundant throughout Europe and a major pest in the periodical years of "mass flight", it had been nearly eradicated in the middle of the 20th century through extensive use of pesticides and has even been locally exterminated in many regions. However, since a change in pest control beginning in the 1980s, its numbers have started to grow again.

Cockchafer

The cockchafer (colloquially called may bug, billy witch, or spang beetle, particularly in East Anglia)…

Cockchafer, a type of beetle. 1, adult beetle.

Cockchafer

Cockchafer, a type of beetle. 1, adult beetle.

Male and Female Cockchafer

Cockchafer, also known as may bugs, is the common name of melolontha vulgaris. These beetles are native…

"Blattina includes the <em>Cockroaches</em>, the most noted species of which, the Black beetle or Common Cockroach, <em>Blatta Orientalis</em>, often swarms to such an extent in houses as to be complete nuisance." — Goodrich, 1859

Common Cockroach

"Blattina includes the Cockroaches, the most noted species of which, the Black beetle or Common…

The larva of the colorado beetle are harmful to gardens.

Colorado Beetle

The larva of the colorado beetle are harmful to gardens.

The larva of the colorado beetle is very unlike the adult insect. The larva is harmful to gardens.

Larva of the Colorado Beetle

The larva of the colorado beetle is very unlike the adult insect. The larva is harmful to gardens.

The common ground beetle feeds mostly on insects, though some of them are partly vegetarian.

Common Ground Beetle

The common ground beetle feeds mostly on insects, though some of them are partly vegetarian.

A small beetle, about a quarter of an inch long. Usually a brilliant golden green color.

Cryptocephalus

A small beetle, about a quarter of an inch long. Usually a brilliant golden green color.

Cryptophagus

A small beetle.

Curculio Ligustici.

Curculio Ligustici

Curculio Ligustici.

Rose Curculio

"Rose-curculio (Rhynchites bicolor). a, beetle; c, same in profile; b, claw." -Whitney, 1911

A genus of longicorn beetles.

Cyllene

A genus of longicorn beetles.

Death watch. 1, Anobium domesticum; 2, A. tesselatum.

Death Watch

Death watch. 1, Anobium domesticum; 2, A. tesselatum.

The Devil's Coach Horse is also known as Rove Beetles. These beetles feed largely on decaying matter.

Devil's Coach Horse

The Devil's Coach Horse is also known as Rove Beetles. These beetles feed largely on decaying matter.

"Drone-beetle (Geotrypes splendidus). GEOTRYPES. A Fabrician genus of beetles typical of the family Geotrypidae." -Whitney, 1911

Drone Beetle

"Drone-beetle (Geotrypes splendidus). GEOTRYPES. A Fabrician genus of beetles typical of the family…

An illustration of a endomychus coccineus, often mistaken for a ladybug.

Endomychus Coccineus

An illustration of a endomychus coccineus, often mistaken for a ladybug.

An illustration of a eumorphus ivguttatus beetle.

Eumorphus Ivguttatus

An illustration of a eumorphus ivguttatus beetle.

Eumorplius Sumatrensis.

Eumorplius Sumatrensis

Eumorplius Sumatrensis.

Section through the eye of a waterbeetle. Labels: l, chitinous lens; cv, transparent cells; pg, pigment cells; R, retina.

Eye of Waterbeetle

Section through the eye of a waterbeetle. Labels: l, chitinous lens; cv, transparent cells; pg, pigment…

Illustration of a fire-fly commonly found in the West Indies. Its scientific name is Pyrophorus noctilucus.

Fire-fly

Illustration of a fire-fly commonly found in the West Indies. Its scientific name is Pyrophorus noctilucus.

"Firefly or Lightning bug; adult." —Davison, 1906

Firefly

"Firefly or Lightning bug; adult." —Davison, 1906

Fire-fly, Photinus pyralis species; larva.

Firefly

Fire-fly, Photinus pyralis species; larva.

Fire-fly, Photinus pyralis species; pupa in cell.

Firefly

Fire-fly, Photinus pyralis species; pupa in cell.

Fire-fly, Photinus pyralis species; adult.

Firefly

Fire-fly, Photinus pyralis species; adult.

Firefly

Fire-fly, Photinus pyralis species; structural detail of larva.

Fire-fly, Photinus pyralis species; structural detail of larva.

Firefly

Fire-fly, Photinus pyralis species; structural detail of larva.

Common Eastern Firefly

"Common Firefly (Photinus pyralis). a, larva; b, pupa in its earthen cell; c, beetle. d, e, f, leg,…

"Filiform antennae of cucujo firefly of Brazil."-Whitney, 1902

Cucujo Firefly

"Filiform antennae of cucujo firefly of Brazil."-Whitney, 1902

"Firefly or lightning bug larva" — Davison, 1906

Larval Firefly

"Firefly or lightning bug larva" — Davison, 1906

Flispa Fabricii.

Flispa Fabricii

Flispa Fabricii.

The glow worm is from the species serricorn beetles. Segments of their bodies are luminous, hence glow worms.

Glow Worms

The glow worm is from the species serricorn beetles. Segments of their bodies are luminous, hence glow…

Various species of insect larva which glow through bioluminescence.

Glowworm

Various species of insect larva which glow through bioluminescence.

The Common Glowworm (Lampyris noctiluca) is a species of beetle in the Lampyridae family of fireflies.

Common Glowworm

The Common Glowworm (Lampyris noctiluca) is a species of beetle in the Lampyridae family of fireflies.

A kind of culio or weevil. Feeds mostly on plums.

Plum Gouger

A kind of culio or weevil. Feeds mostly on plums.