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An order of insects having the anterior pair of wings (elytra) hard and horny, and serving as coverings for the posterior pair, which are membranous, and folded transversely under the others when not in use. The mouth parts form two pairs of jaws (mandibles and maxillae) adapted for chewing. Most of the Coleoptera are known as beetles and weevils.
Source: Webster's dictionaryClytus arietis ( Cerambycidae ), a wasp mimic Chemical defense is another important defense found amongst species of Coleoptera, usually being advertised by bright colors. Source: Internet
J. Zool. 62; 1150-1160 Several other insect groups appeared during the Permian, including the Coleoptera (beetles) and Hemiptera (true bugs). Source: Internet
Identification of insects These 100 Trigonopterus species were described simultaneously using DNA barcoding Most insects can easily be recognized to order such as Hymenoptera (bees, wasps, and ants) or Coleoptera (beetles). Source: Internet
Dark brown to black in color, and approximately 1/8th inch long with a unique rounded rear end, the SPB belongs to the largest order of insects, Coleoptera, and family Scolytidae. Source: Internet
Antennae vary greatly in form within the Coleoptera, but are often similar within any given family. Source: Internet
Most of the recent phytophagous species of Coleoptera feed on flowering plants or angiosperms. Source: Internet