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The biology of Ambrosia beetles (Platypodidae).
Adults of Ambrosia beetles (<i>Platypodidae</i>) and their larvae develop nutritional symbiosis with ambrosia fungi while excavating tunnels in dying or recently dead trees.The biology of jewel beetles (<i>Buprestidae</i>).
Jewel beetles (<i>Buprestidae</i>) are known for their large variety of species and the bright, iridecent colors of their head and thorax.The biology of Flat bark beetles (silvanids, Silvanidae).
Flat bark beetles (silvanids, <i>Silvanidae</i>) infest several dry stored grain products including cereals, oilseeds, dried fruits, and spices.The biology of ground beetles (carabids, <i>Carabidae</i>).
Most ground beetles (carabids, <i>Carabidae</i>) have ridged, shiny black or metallic elytra (wing covers).The biology of rove beetles (Staphylinidae).
Rove beetles (<i>Staphylinidae</i>) predate on insects, collembola and other invertebrates in decaying plant matter of forests, and along freshwater margins..The biology of leaf beetles (<i>Chrysomelidae</i>).
Leaf beetles (<i>Chrysomelidae</i>) are much related to long-horned beetles, however, their antennae do not arise from tubercles and their eyes are not notched.The biology of earwigs (Dermaptera).
Most earwigs (<i>Tenebrionidae</i>) have elongated, flattened, dark brown bodies with membranous hindwings folded underneath short forewings. Most have forceps-like cerci (pichersThe biology of ladybirds (ladybugs, <i>Coccinellidae</i>).
While all other parts of their body are black, ladybirds (ladybugs, <i>Coccinellidae</i>) have characteristic yellow, orange, or scarlet wing covers (elytra) with small black spots.The biology of beelice (Braulidae)
Beelice (<i>Braulidae</i>) are commensalate wingless and flattened parasitic flies, considered pests of honey bees.The biology of palm weevils (<i>Dryophthoridae</i>).
Most palm weevils (<i>Dryophthoridae</i>) are large and colorful but their number is limited to a few hundred species in Central and South America.The biology of snout beetles (curculios, <i>Curculionidae</i>).
Snout beetles (curculios, <i>Coccinellidae</i>) have characteristic long snouts and geniculate antennae with small clubs. Curculios are significant host-specific agricultural pests.The biology of pleasing fungus beetles (<i>Erotylidae</i>).
Both adults and larvae of pleasing fungus beetles (<i>Erotylidae</i>) feed on <i>Basidiomycete</i> fungi inhabitating decaying wood, mushrooms, or living in mycorrhizal associations with plant roots.The biology of jumping bristletails (archaeognaths, <i>Archaeognatha</i>).
Jumping bristletails (archaeognaths, <i>Archaeognatha</i>) are wingless insects with long three-pronged tails. Tails contain two cerci (paired appendages serving as sensory organs) and an epiproct.The biology of stag beetles (<i>Lucanidae</i>).
Stag beetles (<i>Lucanidae</i>) are characterized by enlarged mouthparts (mandibles) of their male adulti. They use these jaws to fight with other males during mating.The biology of beetles (<i>Coleoptera</i>).
Beetles (<i>Coleoptera</i>) are the largest life form on earth with 5-8 million described species. The invertebrate insects inhabitate most non-marine ecosystems except polar regions.The biology of blister beetles (Meloidae).
Blister beetles (<i>Meloidae</i>) are named after their defensive secretion of cantharidin, an extremely toxic agent causing blistering of the skin and death of animals including horses.The biology of weevils (<i>Apioninae</i>).
Weevils (<i>Apioninae</i>, formerly <i>Apionidae</i>) are closely related to the <i>Curculionidae</i>, but distinguished by clubbed, non-elbowed antennae.The biology of false blister beetles (pollen-feeding beetles, Oedemeridae).
All species of false blister beetles (pollen-feeding beetles, <i>Nitidulidae</i>) are obligate pollen feeders, thus inhabitating flowers of many plants.The biology of auger beetles (<i>Bostrichidae</i>).
Powderpost beetles (false powderpost beetles, <i>Bostrichidae</i>) are black or darkbrown beetles. Most auger beetles have their heads bent downward so that they are concealed from above.The biology of blowflies (Calliphoridae)
Most blowflies (<i>Calliphoridae</i>) are metallic blue, green, or black colored.The biology of biting midges (Ceratopogonidae)
Biting midges (<i>Ceratopogonidae</i>) including sandflies inhabitat aquatic or semiaquatic environments worldwide.The biology of mosquitoes (Culicidae)
Since the first three (egg, larva and pupa) of a total of four live stages of mosquitoes (<i>Culicidae</i>) are aquatic, stagnant water is an obligate requirement for this pest.The biology of straight-snouted weevils (<i>Brentidae</i>).
Straight-snouted weevils (<i>Brentidae</i>) are comparably small, primitive weevils with an elongated and flattened thorax, straight snouts and non-elbowed antennae.The biology of featherwing beetles (Ptiliidae).
Featherwing beetles (<i>Ptiliidae</i>) are tiny beetles with long filaments (setae) attached to the reduced membranous area of their wings. They inhabit many moderate and tropical regions worldwide.The biology of soldier beetles (<i>Cantharidae</i>).
Adults of soldier beetles (<i>Cantharidae</i>) inhabitate flowers and foliage of many plants worldwide where they feed on nectar, pollen, or other insects.The biology of scarab beetles (scarabs, Scarabaeidae).
Scarab beetles (scarabs, <i>Scarabaeidae</i>) or dung beetles are colorful scavengers living, feeding and breeding on animal dung or decaying plant material in both the adult and larval stage.The biology of longhorn beetles (longicorns, cerambycids, <i>Cerambycidae</i>).
Longhorn beetles (longicorns, cerambycids, <i>Cerambycidae</i>) are characterized by great overall size including long antennae which often exceed their body length.The biology of darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae).
Both adults and larvae (mealworms or superworms) of most darkling beetles (<i>Tenebrionidae</i>) are scavengers of fresh and decaying vegetation.The biology of tiger beetles (<i>Cicindelidae</i>).
Both adults and larvae of tiger beetles (<i>Cicindelidae</i>) are predatory, fewding on other insects such as ants.The biology of lovebugs (Bibionidae).
Larvae of lovebugs (<i>Bibionidae</i>) are herbivores, scavenging on living plant roots and partially decayed vegetation. These are serious crop pests, especially of grassland and vegetables.
