Beetles are insects with hard, shiny wings that work like a shield. There are more kinds of beetles than almost any other animal on Earth! They come in many colors like green, blue, red, and black. Some beetles are as small as a dot, and others are as big as your hand.
Beetles live all over the world. Some beetles eat leaves, some eat other bugs, and some even eat wood. Many beetles can fly, but they keep their soft wings hidden under their hard outer wings until they need them.
