Beetles
Beetles are a very large insect group, with over 4,000 species in the UK alone. They vary hugely in colour, shape and size, but they all have hard forewings that meet in a line along the body, forming a hard shell called a carapace. Most species can fly.
Below are some of the beetles our Identification and Advisory Service team is most often asked about. Select one to find out more, including identification clues.
Can't find your beetle?
If you want help identifying a beetle but can't see it in this gallery, you can post your own image and ask our experts and enthusiasts in the Bug forum.
