Real Beetle Wet Specimen

Beetles are the largest group of insects, belonging to the order Coleoptera, which contains over 350,000 species. They have a wide variety of habitats and diets, ranging from forests and deserts to freshwater environments. Beetles are easily recognizable by their hard, protective forewings, called elytra, which cover their delicate flight wings. They play important ecological roles, such as decomposing organic matter, controlling pest populations, and pollinating plants. Some species, like ladybugs, are beneficial to humans, while others, such as the Colorado potato beetle, can be agricultural pests.