Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera and are classified into several major suborders and families, representing a vast diversity of types.
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The main suborders of beetles are:
Types of beetles insects
Polyphaga: The largest suborder, containing over 300,000 described species across more than 170 families. It includes familiar groups such as rove beetles (Staphylinidae), scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae), blister beetles (Meloidae), stag beetles (Lucanidae), and true weevils (Curculionidae).
Adephaga: Comprises mainly predatory beetles, including ground beetles (Carabidae), water beetles (Dytiscidae), and whirligig beetles (Gyrinidae).
Archostemata: Contains a few families of primarily wood-eating beetles like reticulated beetles (Cupedidae) and telephone-pole beetles.
Myxophaga: A smaller suborder with specialized species often associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats.
Within these suborders, notable beetle families include:
Coccinellidae (Ladybird beetles): Predatory on aphids, often brightly colored and spotted.
Curculionoidea (Weevils): Characterized by elongated snouts; one of the largest beetle groups with around 100,000 species globally.
Scarabaeidae (Scarab beetles): Includes dung beetles, June beetles, Japanese beetles, and rhinoceros beetles; varied in size and diet.
Carabidae (Ground beetles and tiger beetles): Predatory beetles with diverse sizes and often metallic colors.
Buprestidae (Jewel beetles): Known for their bright iridescent colors; larvae often bore into wood.
Cerambycidae (Longhorn beetles): Recognizable by their long antennae; wood-boring larvae.
Dermestidae (Skin and carpet beetles): Scavengers feeding on dead animal and plant matter, some species are pests.
Silphidae (Carrion beetles): Feed on decaying organic matter.
Staphylinidae (Rove beetles): Characterized by short elytra and elongated bodies; diverse in habitat and diet.
Cantharidae (Soldier beetles) and Meloidae (Blister beetles): Often found on flowers, feeding on pollen and nectar.
This classification highlights the immense variety of beetle types, ranging from tiny fungus feeders to large horned beetles, occupying nearly every ecological niche
