Beetle

Beetle Insect

Insects are small, air-breathing, arthropods that have a hard exoskeleton and jointed limbs. They are the most diverse group of animals on the planet, with over a million described species.

What is a Beetle Taxonomic Classification?

Beetles are a large and diverse group of organisms that are classified in the phylum Arthropoda and the class Insecta. Beetles are characterized by their hard exoskeleton, two pairs of wings, and their ability to metamorphose into different life stages. Beetles are divided into more than 350,000 species, which are divided into 30 orders. The most common and well-known order of beetles is the Coleoptera, which includes the common housefly.