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The grubs of the may beetle can be very destructive to turf.

May Beetle

The grubs of the may beetle can be very destructive to turf.

"The Sternoxi include the Metallic Beetles, Buprestidae the most gorgeous of the coleopterous families. Some have a general coppery hue, whilst some present the beautiful contrast of fine yellow spots and marks upon a highly polished blue or green ground, and others exhibit the appearance of burnished gold or of rubies, inlaid on emerald of emony. The elytra of the Metallic Beetles are those usually employed in the embroidery of ladies' dresses and for other purposes of personal ornament. They are most plentiful in the thick forests of tropical countries, and seem partial to stage in the heart of timber." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Metallic Beetle

"The Sternoxi include the Metallic Beetles, Buprestidae the most gorgeous of the coleopterous families.…

"The Sternoxi include the Metallic Beetles, Buprestidae the most gorgeous of the coleopterous families. Some have a general coppery hue, whilst some present the beautiful contrast of fine yellow spots and marks upon a highly polished blue or green ground, and others exhibit the appearance of burnished gold or of rubies, inlaid on emerald of emony. The elytra of the Metallic Beetles are those usually employed in the embroidery of ladies' dresses and for other purposes of personal ornament. They are most plentiful in the thick forests of tropical countries, and seem partial to stage in the heart of timber." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Metallic Beetle Larva

"The Sternoxi include the Metallic Beetles, Buprestidae the most gorgeous of the coleopterous families.…

"The Mimic Beetles seldom exceed one-third of an inch in length, and are of very solid consistence, their elytra being so hard that the pin of the entomologist is with difficulty made to enter. They are somewhat square in form, with the upper surface highly polished, feeding chiefly on putrid substances and found in great abundance in spring on the dung of oxen and horses." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Mimic Beetle

"The Mimic Beetles seldom exceed one-third of an inch in length, and are of very solid consistence,…

Harpalus Caliginosus insect.

Murky Ground Beetle

Harpalus Caliginosus insect.

Oil Beetle.

Oil Beetle

Oil Beetle.

A beetle which can roll itself into a ball like a pill.

Pill Beetle

A beetle which can roll itself into a ball like a pill.

"Pine-bark beetle whose work has made pine lumber expensive; adult." —Davison, 1906

Pine Beetle

"Pine-bark beetle whose work has made pine lumber expensive; adult." —Davison, 1906

"Pine-bark beetle whose work has made pine lumber expensive; pupa." —Davison, 1906

Pine Beetle

"Pine-bark beetle whose work has made pine lumber expensive; pupa." —Davison, 1906

"Pine-bark beetle whose work has made pine lumber expensive; larva." —Davison, 1906

Pine Beetle

"Pine-bark beetle whose work has made pine lumber expensive; larva." —Davison, 1906

This illustration shows the destructive pine-bark beetle: a, adult beetle, enlarged; b, adult, natural size; c, pupa, enlarged; d, larva, enlarged; e, young larva, enlarged; f, egg, enlarged; g, larva, natural size.

Pine Beetle Stages

This illustration shows the destructive pine-bark beetle: a, adult beetle, enlarged; b, adult, natural…

Byturus unicolor insect.

Raspberry Beetle

Byturus unicolor insect.

A beetle having a small horn on its head.

Rhinoceos Beetle

A beetle having a small horn on its head.

"Is of an ashy-blue color and is a very elegant species." &mdash Goodrich, 1859

Rosalie Beetle

"Is of an ashy-blue color and is a very elegant species." &mdash Goodrich, 1859

A beetle of the Centonia genus.

Rose Beetle

A beetle of the Centonia genus.

A common species which infests roses in the United States.

Rose Beetle

A common species which infests roses in the United States.

"The rose-beetle frequents roses especially, of which it eats the petals and stamens. They fly by day and night, without opening their anterior wings."

Rose Beetle (Cetonia Aurata)

"The rose-beetle frequents roses especially, of which it eats the petals and stamens. They fly by day…

"It is found in rotten wood, and often in ants' nests. When it has acquired its full development, it makes a cocoon of oval form, in which it transforms itself into a pupa."

Larva of Rose Beetle (Cetonia Aurata)

"It is found in rotten wood, and often in ants' nests. When it has acquired its full development, it…

A type of rove beetle.

Rove Beetle

A type of rove beetle.

"Many of the dung beetles, among which the Sacred Beetle of the Egyptians, <em>Scarabus Aegyptiorum</em>, holds a prominent place, are remarkable for inclosing their eggs in a small pellet of dung, which they then roll along with their hind-legs, until they drop it into a hole which they have dug for its reception." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Sacred Beetle

"Many of the dung beetles, among which the Sacred Beetle of the Egyptians, Scarabus Aegyptiorum,…

"The Sacred Beetle of Egypt, Ateuchus sacer, somewhat resembles the Dor in form and habits. After depositing her egg on a piece of dung the female rolls the mass about in the sunshine with her forelegs until it forms a rounded ball. The process of hatching is thus accelerated, and a thin hardened crust is formed around the softer material inclosing the egg. A hole is then dug in the earth by means of its powerful forelegs, into which the ball is rolled and then covered over with earth, where it remains until fully developed. Those beetles show great perseverance in conveying the egg-laden pellets to their destination, frequently carrying them over rough ground on the broad flat surface of their heads, and seeking, when unable singly to complete the work, the assistance of their fellows." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Sacred Beetle

"The Sacred Beetle of Egypt, Ateuchus sacer, somewhat resembles the Dor in form and habits. After depositing…

An extensive genus of coleopterous insects tribes, and answering to the section Lamellicornes of Latereille. They are sometimes called dung-beetles, from their habit of enclosing their eggs in pellet of dung, which are placed in holes excavated for their reception.

Sacred Beetle

An extensive genus of coleopterous insects tribes, and answering to the section Lamellicornes of Latereille.…

Silvanus Surinamensis, beetle.

Saw-Toothed Grain Beetle

Silvanus Surinamensis, beetle.

Silvanus Surinamensis, pupa.

Saw-Toothed Grain Beetle

Silvanus Surinamensis, pupa.

Silvanus Surinamensis, larva.

Saw-Toothed Grain Beetle

Silvanus Surinamensis, larva.

"Is nearly twice as long as the hercules beetle, its color being of a brilliant brown." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Scarab Beetle

"Is nearly twice as long as the hercules beetle, its color being of a brilliant brown." — Goodrich,…

"The <em>S. nasicornis</em> is a European species, common in gardens, and is noted for a pair of curious conical horns upon its head." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Scarab Beetle

"The S. nasicornis is a European species, common in gardens, and is noted for a pair of curious…

Scarabaeidae. Stout-bodied beetles, many with bright metallic colors.

Scarab Beetle

Scarabaeidae. Stout-bodied beetles, many with bright metallic colors.

Soldier-beetle, Chauliognathus pennsylvanicus species; larva.

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." &mdash;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." &mdash; 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…

A small beetle with verticle stripes.

Striped Cucumber Beetle

A small beetle with verticle stripes.

"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.

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.

"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." &mdash; 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." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Tiger Beetle Larve

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