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…

"Common Firefly (Photinus pyralis). a, larva; b, pupa in its earthen cell; c, beetle. d, e, f, leg, under side of segment, and head of larva." -Whitney, 1911

Common Eastern Firefly

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

"The Lantern-fly is found in large numbers in South America. This remarkable insect enjoys a great renown by a peculiarity which might be called its specialty - the property of shining by night or in the dark."

Lantern Fly (Fulgora Lanternaria)

"The Lantern-fly is found in large numbers in South America. This remarkable insect enjoys a great renown…