Here is a list of various beetle species, highlighting their characteristics and habits:

List of Bugs

Stag Beetle

Identification: Large, dark shiny brown, big pincers.

Habits: Found on the ground or in rotting wood; attracted to lights.

Hercules Beetle

Identification: Very large, spotted, with “rhinoceros” horns.

Habits: Similar to stag beetles, found in southern regions.

Grapevine Chafer

Identification: Large, light brown with six dark spots.

Habits: Found on leaves; attracted to lights.

Ten-lined June Beetle

Identification: Large, dark brown with thin light lines.

Habits: Found in the western regions; buzzes when threatened.

Japanese Beetle

Identification: Shining copper and green; can fly.

Habits: Major pest of roses and other garden plants.

Ground Beetle

Identification: Various, usually black and elongated.

Habits: Very common; hides under rocks.

Tiger Beetle

Identification: Long legs, large pincers, usually patterned.

Habits: Found in bright sun on sandy or open ground; fast flyers.

Carrion Beetle

Identification: Large, flattened, marked with yellow or orange.

Habits: Life cycle involves dead animals.

Weevils

Identification: Various, usually small with a “snout.”

Habits: Found on plants; can be pests.

Sawyer Beetle

Identification: Often large, elongated, long antennae.

Habits: Found on tree trunks; attracted to lights.

Emerald Ash Borer

Identification: Small, elongated, dark shiny green.

Habits: Major pest of ash trees.

Whirligig Beetle

Identification: Shiny black, oval, long legs.

Habits: Whirls in groups on pond surfaces.

Carpet Beetle

Identification: Very small, rounded, gray pattern.

Habits: Pest of stored organic material.

Striped Cucumber Beetle

Identification: Small, “fat,” striped green and white.

Habits: Found in groups on cucurbits.

Eyed Click Beetle

Identification: Long, very flat, large eye markings.

Habits: Uncommon; found in the southern regions on wood.

Soldier Beetle

Identification: Orange, flies, resembles bees.

Habits: Found late summer on goldenrod.

Blister Beetle

Identification: Rounded, soft-bodied, blue-black or brightly colored.

Habits: Protected by blister-causing juices.

Ladybird Beetle (Ladybug)

Identification: Rounded, small, usually spotted.

Habits: Often found near aphid colonies.

Darkling Beetle

Identification: Many shapes and sizes, usually large and brown or black.

Habits: Often found on or around dead trees.

Click Beetle

Identification: Known for clicking sound when righting itself.

Habits: Larvae (wireworms) are destructive to root crops.

Longhorn Beetle

Identification: Antennae at least half the length of their bodies.

Habits: Feed on flowers, trees, and plants.

Jewel Beetle

Identification: Often large and colorful.

Habits: Some species bore into wood, common forest pest1.

Scarab Beetle

Identification: Includes dung beetles, June beetles, and Japanese beetles.

Habits: Diverse group with various feeding habits.