North American Beetles
These "beetles" have nothing to do with classic rock and are much more important to the survival of the ecosystem.
There are a total of 42 Beetle insects in the Insect Identification database. Entries are listed below in alphabetical order.
This little beetle has the appearance of a bumble bee at first glance. Adults prefer moist habitats and are active all summe...
American Oil Beetles feature a stout abdomen with a shell covering that appears as though a series of overlapping plates. Ant...
Lady beetles are known to eat aphids, plant-killing insects, thus making them a beneficial insect. The exotic Asian Multicol...
Adult beetles are attracted to the smell of paint. The black and white pattern is distinct. Adults are active in the day an...
Fireflies are famous for their nighttime displays in the summer. These friendly beetles delight children and adults alike wi...
Three-segmented body made up of mostly black with reddish-brown legs. Head is slightly larger than second segment with third ...
Long the bane of cotton farmers, the Boll Weevil as a pest has since come under control to an extent. They have extremely rou...
A strong banding pattern lends itself to the name of this beetle. Checkered beetles eat other insects: weevils, borer beetle...
The Cottonwood Borer is part of the larger Long-Horned Beetle family that makes its way throughout the summertime months dest...
This beetle walks with its head down and can be found roaming desert areas eating fungi and plant matter. It burrows unde...
All-black body with no shine and appearing dull in any light. Abdominal segments are easily discernable. The Devil's Coach Ho...
Metallic green and coppery hues make this beetle stand out from the rest. Dogbane leaf beetles mate, feed and grow on th...
This species of click beetle has two large black 'eyespots' on its pronotum. They are surrounded by a thin, white ring. Larv...
This massive beetle can be found in forests. Despite their size, they still fly. As members of the rhinocerous beetle family...
The Emerald Ash Borer is a recent addition to the line of tree-boring beetles in North America. As recently as June 2002, the...
The Grapevine Hoplia is a small rounded pesky beetle that has a hunger for vegetation - it will feed on the leaves of plants ...
Large thick pincers (jaws) on the males are quite intimidating. This species is usually found in tree stumps or structural w...
The exoskeletons of these beetles is extremely thick, hence their name. This species is living jewelry in Mexico where the b...
The defining ivory spots on the top of this beetle come in pairs. They are usually found in forests or lumberyards. Larva...
The Japanese Beetle is a pest not native to the United States, let alone North America. It is believed to have arrived by way...
Adults are often seen on goldenrod plants, feeding on the pollen in autumn. Larvae are deposited into the heartwood of the l...
The unique white 'hairs' on this tiny bug often draw attention from people. These larvae are extremely useful in pest manage...
This beetle resembles the firefly, but the ridges and net-like pattern of veins on their wings place them in the Lycidae fami...
Larva from this species of beetle bore deep into decayed wood and remain there over winter. They feed on the wood and pupate...
The sheer size of this relative of the Rhinocerous beetle makes for an unforgettable first impression. Adults are nocturna...
Active at dusk, adults can be seen flying near lights (males) or walking on logs or stumps. Their pronotum has spines on i...
Found in or near ponds and lakes, the Predaceous Diving Beetle has a unique appearance. It appears to only have two 'arms' an...
Red Headed Ash Borer beetles are related to the Long Horned Borer beetles. They mimic wasps by appearance only and are often...
The larvae of this beetle bore into weak, but still living, red oak and white oak trees. Because of the damage it does, it i...
This beetle resembles the firefly, but the ridges and pattern of veins on their wings place them in the Lycidae family. Wh...
These small and slender members of the beetle family are a common pest usually associated with roses though they venture into...
Commonly found in parks and fields, this species of beetle feed on pollen. They are usually spotted on flowers, especialll...
This species of click beetle has two large black 'eyespots' on its pronotum. They are surrounded by a thin, white ring. Larv...
This grubs of this beetle can be found in ant nests. They emerge as adults in late summer, overwinter and make another appea...
Common east of the Mississippi. Noted for their large size and ferocious appearance, complete with hard shell and imposing pi...
When threatened, this blister beetle secrets a yellowish fluid onto its legs. Predators are burned by this substance and bli...
This species feeds on nightshade and tomatillos, the green 'tomatoes' used to make salsa verde and, of course, potatoes. ...
Adults can be found indoors where they feed on pollen. Larvae can be pests at home as well as in universities. They feed on...
Adults feed on ash tree sap and can be found at higher elevations or in canyons. Males have a 'horn' believed to be used...
This species of beetle is partial to white oak trees, sometimes becoming serious pests. ...
One white spot at the top of the elytra (wing sheath) marks black beetle. Smaller white speckling may be visible on the elty...
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