Dieren - Kevers en kakkerlakken
Hier leer je de namen van verschillende soorten kevers en kakkerlakken in het Engels, zoals "oosterse kakkerlak", "lieveheersbeestje" en "hertkever".
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a large brown insect with a broad body, wings, long legs and antennae, considered a household pest
kakkerlak
a flightless, dark brown to black cockroach species, known for its slow movement and preference for decaying organic matter
oosterse kakkerlak
a small and adaptable cockroach species commonly found in human dwellings, known for its rapid reproduction
Duitse kakkerlak
a larger-sized species of cockroach, known for its size exceeding that of common household cockroaches
reuze kakkerlak
a medium-sized reddish-brown cockroach species native to Australia, known for its preference for warm and humid environments
Australische kakkerlak
a small cockroach species found in outdoor environments in Asia, characterized by its dark brown to black coloration and ability to fly short distances
aziatische kakkerlak
a large reddish-brown cockroach species commonly found in warm and humid regions
Amerikaanse kakkerlak
a large, typically black insect, which has a hard case on its back that covers its wings
kever
a small beetle with a long snout that feeds on seeds and grains, destroying crops
kever
a small flying insect which is usually red with black spots
lieveheersbeestje
a small, colorful insect belonging to the family Coccinellidae, known for its round shape and vibrant coloration
lieveheersbeestje
a small beetle that infests old wooden structures, the adults of which make a ticking sound as a mating call
dodenwachtkever
a large beetle, the male of which has jaws that resemble the antlers of a stag
hermeskever
a common scarab beetle characterized by its robust body and active presence during the spring and early summer months
meikever
a small beetle, the larvae of which bore and damage wood
meubelkever
a pest that feeds on potato plants, causing damage to the foliage and reducing crop yields
aardappelkever
a highly destructive pest that feeds on potato plants, characterized by its distinctive yellow and black striped appearance
Colorado-aardappelkever
a small aquatic insect with divided eyes that enables it to see both above and below the water surface
draaiende kever
an aquatic insect with adaptations for living in water, such as a streamlined body and specialized appendages for swimming
waterkever
a fast and predatory insect known for its vibrant colors, distinct markings, and exceptional speed in capturing prey
tijgerkevers
a destructive beetle that damages spruce trees by boring through the bark, causing tree decline and death
sparrenbastkever
an insect known for its ability to produce a snapping sound and launch itself into the air by flexing its body
knappend kever
a type of beetle characterized by its elongated snout or rostrum, known for its ability to cause damage to crops and stored grains
snuitkever
a predatory beetle with an elongated body, powerful jaws, and keen senses
zoekkever
a small beetle that primarily feeds on seeds and grains, often causing damage to crops
zaadkever
a beetle characterized by its oval-shaped body and often possessing a shiny and colorful exoskeleton
scarabaeidkever
a longhorn beetle, is a wood-boring insect with long antennae and a distinctive elongated body
zaagkever
a small predatory insect with an elongated body, short wings, and a tendency to emit defensive secretions when disturbed
rovekever
a colorful insect belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, known for its compact body, strong legs and metallic colors
rozenkever
a large insect with horn-like protrusions on the head of males, known for its robust size and distinctive appearance
neushoornkever
a small, shiny black or dark brown insect native to Asia, known for its feeding habits that can damage plants
oriëntaalse kever
a beetle known for its elongated body, bright colors, and the oil-like secretions it releases as a defense mechanism
oliekever
a beetle belonging to the family Melolonthidae, known for its robust build, nocturnal habits, and herbivorous feeding behavior on plants
melolonthidkever
a small beetle native to Mexico and the United States that feeds on bean plants, causing damage to leaves and flowers
Mexicaanse bonenkever
a type of beetle characterized by its long antennae, which are often equal to or longer than its body
langehoornige kever
a group of beetles that feed on beans and related plants, causing damage to the crops
bonenkever
a small beetle that feeds on the inner bark of trees, often playing a vital role in decomposing dead or weakened trees
schorskever
an insect that resembles a bee in appearance, with its yellow and black coloration
bijenkever
a beetle characterized by its ability to secrete cantharidin, a toxic substance that can cause blisters and skin irritation
blaarkever
a dark-colored insect belonging to the beetle family Carabidae
zwartekever
a small, dark-colored beetle known for infesting and damaging various materials, such as carpets and clothing
zwarte tapijtkever
an insect known for its ability to release a volatile chemical spray from its abdomen as a defense mechanism
bombardierspreeuw
a small insect that can cause damage to carpets, upholstery, and stored food products
buffalo tapijtkever
a predatory insect with an elongated body, strong mandibles, and well-developed legs
carabidkever
a small insect that can infest and damage carpets, clothing, and other materials
tapijtkever
a predatory insect that feeds on other insects, particularly wood-boring beetles and their larvae, contributing to natural pest control
cleridenkever
a type of insect characterized by its ability to produce a clicking sound and perform a sudden, acrobatic jump when flipped onto its back
klikkever
a soil-dwelling beetle with a dark appearance and prominent mandibles
donkere grondkever
a beetle species belonging to the family Tenebrionidae characterized by its dark coloration
donkerkever
a beetle species that feeds on and utilizes animal feces for nourishment and reproduction
mestkever
a beetle species that feeds on and utilizes animal dung for food and reproduction
mestkever
a beetle species characterized by its ability to produce a clicking sound and flip itself upright when overturned
elaterid-kever
a small beetle known for its ability to jump and its habit of feeding on plant foliage
vlo-kever
a small insect known for its bright bioluminescent glow, which it uses to attract mates and prey
vuurkever
a small insect, often reddish-brown or dark brown in color, that infests stored grain products
meelkever
a predatory insect found on the ground, known for its elongated body and dark coloration
grondkever
a vibrant beetle with a green body and iridescent wings that is commonly found during the summer months
groene junikever
a highly invasive insect with a metallic green and bronze body, known for its destructive feeding habits on a variety of plants
Japanse kever
a large scarab beetle, commonly found during the summer months and is known for its buzzing flight and attraction to lights at night
juni kever
a beetle characterized by its antennae with leaf-like structures
lamellicorn kever
a type of beetle with long antennae and a diverse range of patterns and colors
longicorn kever
an invasive species from East Asia that poses a significant threat to hardwood trees by tunneling into the wood
aziatische langehornkever
a type of beetle native to Asia known for its distinctive appearance, feeding habits, and potential for causing damage to vegetation
Aziatische kever
a grayish beetle native to North America that infests cotton farms
katoenkever
a type of beetle that infests and feeds on seeds, causing damage to plants and reducing their reproductive potential
zaadkever
a small beetle that infests stored grains, known for causing damage to crops and stored food items
rijstkever
a beetle species that infests pea plants and other legumes, laying its eggs on the pods and causing damage to the seeds
erwtkever
a small insect that infests stored grains and flour, causing damage and contamination
meelkever
a small beetle with a black body that feeds on plants and can cause damage to leaves, stems, and roots
zwarte snuitkever
a small insect that infests stored beans and other legumes
boonkever
a large black dung beetle considered to be holy by ancient Egyptians
scarabee
any large European beetle that flies at dusk, the adult of which damages vegetation and the larvae infest the roots
meikever
the larvae of an insect related to mites which is red or orange and feeds on the skin cells of warm-blooded animal
chigger
a nocturnal beetle of the order Coleoptera with a tail that shines in the dark
vuurvliegje
a small brown insect with a pair of pincer-like appendages, the female of which looks after the young until they are grown
oorworm
a small winged insect that preys on other insects, especially ants, by digging holes in the sand
mierleeuw