- Beetles cannot see very well, so they communicate using pheromones, sounds or vibrations.
- Some beetles are not considered pests
- Beetles haveĀ special mandibulate mouthparts, which can be used to chew anything from plants to other insects, and even dead mammals. In fact, the word ābeetleā is thought to come from bitela, which is Old English for little biter
- Thick, hardened front wings, called elytra, cover most of the beetle's body and its back wings offer great protection.Ā Some are able to trap moisture under their wings, helping them survive in deserts where water is scarce.Ā Others can live underwater because they are able to trap air under the elytra
