Amazing Facts About Beatles You Didn't Know

Beetles are insects with around 400,000 species, characterized by their hard exoskeleton and protective front wings called elytra. They inhabit almost every environment except the sea and polar regions. Beetles play various ecological roles, including decomposing matter, feeding on plants and fungi, and preying on other invertebrates. Some, like ladybugs, are beneficial for pest control, while others, like the Colorado potato beetle, can harm crops.