Definition of «beetle»

A beetle is an insect with a hard, protective outer covering and two pairs of wings.

The entomologist identified several species of beetles during his research.
The children spent the afternoon catching beetles in the backyard.
The old Volkswagen Beetle parked on the street caught everyone's attention.
The beetle crawled along the branch, its iridescent green wings shimmering in the sunlight.
The hiker stumbled upon a beautifully colored beetle while exploring the rainforest.
The farmer was frustrated with the beetles damaging his crops.
The natural history museum had a large display showcasing the different types of beetles found worldwide.
The carpenter carved intricate designs of beetles onto the wooden furniture.
The photographer captured a stunning macro shot of a beetle resting on a flower petal.
The scientist studied the beetle's behavior, diet, and habitat to better understand its ecological role.

There are more than 150 species of beetles in the genus Calathus, 17 of which have only been found in the mountains of the Ethiopian Highlands. (sciencedaily.com)
I am not arguing the point about invasive species being misrepresented or not, but thought I would point out one example quite reasonably associated with GW, and that is the severe outbreak of pine beetle in BC due to successive mild winters. (illconsidered.blogspot.ru)
One of the largest and most important groups of dung beetles in the world evolved from a single common ancestor and relationships among the various lineages are now known, according to new research by an entomologist from Western Kentucky University. (sciencedaily.com)
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