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Animals - Beetles and Cockroaches

Here you will learn the names of different types of beetles and cockroaches in English, such as "oriental cockroach", "ladybug", and "stag beetle".

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cockroach

a large brown insect with a broad body, wings, long legs and antennae, considered a household pest

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oriental cockroach

a flightless, dark brown to black cockroach species, known for its slow movement and preference for decaying organic matter

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German cockroach

a small and adaptable cockroach species commonly found in human dwellings, known for its rapid reproduction

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giant cockroach

a larger-sized species of cockroach, known for its size exceeding that of common household cockroaches

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Australian cockroach

a medium-sized reddish-brown cockroach species native to Australia, known for its preference for warm and humid environments

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Asiatic cockroach

a small cockroach species found in outdoor environments in Asia, characterized by its dark brown to black coloration and ability to fly short distances

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American cockroach

a large reddish-brown cockroach species commonly found in warm and humid regions

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beetle

a large, typically black insect, which has a hard case on its back that covers its wings

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weevil

a small beetle with a long snout that feeds on seeds and grains, destroying crops

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ladybug

a small flying insect which is usually red with black spots

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ladybird beetle

a small, colorful insect belonging to the family Coccinellidae, known for its round shape and vibrant coloration

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deathwatch beetle

a small beetle that infests old wooden structures, the adults of which make a ticking sound as a mating call

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stag beetle

a large beetle, the male of which has jaws that resemble the antlers of a stag

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may beetle

a common scarab beetle characterized by its robust body and active presence during the spring and early summer months

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furniture beetle

a small beetle, the larvae of which bore and damage wood

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potato beetle

a pest that feeds on potato plants, causing damage to the foliage and reducing crop yields

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Colorado potato beetle

a highly destructive pest that feeds on potato plants, characterized by its distinctive yellow and black striped appearance

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whirligig beetle

a small aquatic insect with divided eyes that enables it to see both above and below the water surface

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water beetle

an aquatic insect with adaptations for living in water, such as a streamlined body and specialized appendages for swimming

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tiger beetle

a fast and predatory insect known for its vibrant colors, distinct markings, and exceptional speed in capturing prey

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spruce bark beetle

a destructive beetle that damages spruce trees by boring through the bark, causing tree decline and death

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snapping beetle

an insect known for its ability to produce a snapping sound and launch itself into the air by flexing its body

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snout beetle

a type of beetle characterized by its elongated snout or rostrum, known for its ability to cause damage to crops and stored grains

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searcher beetle

a predatory beetle with an elongated body, powerful jaws, and keen senses

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seed beetle

a small beetle that primarily feeds on seeds and grains, often causing damage to crops

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scarabaeid beetle

a beetle characterized by its oval-shaped body and often possessing a shiny and colorful exoskeleton

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sawyer beetle

a longhorn beetle, is a wood-boring insect with long antennae and a distinctive elongated body

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rove beetle

a small predatory insect with an elongated body, short wings, and a tendency to emit defensive secretions when disturbed

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rose beetle

a colorful insect belonging to the family Scarabaeidae, known for its compact body, strong legs and metallic colors

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rhinoceros beetle

a large insect with horn-like protrusions on the head of males, known for its robust size and distinctive appearance

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oriental beetle

a small, shiny black or dark brown insect native to Asia, known for its feeding habits that can damage plants

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oil beetle

a beetle known for its elongated body, bright colors, and the oil-like secretions it releases as a defense mechanism

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melolonthid beetle

a beetle belonging to the family Melolonthidae, known for its robust build, nocturnal habits, and herbivorous feeding behavior on plants

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Mexican bean beetle

a small beetle native to Mexico and the United States that feeds on bean plants, causing damage to leaves and flowers

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long-horned beetle

a type of beetle characterized by its long antennae, which are often equal to or longer than its body

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bean beetle

a group of beetles that feed on beans and related plants, causing damage to the crops

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bark beetle

a small beetle that feeds on the inner bark of trees, often playing a vital role in decomposing dead or weakened trees

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bee beetle

an insect that resembles a bee in appearance, with its yellow and black coloration

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blister beetle

a beetle characterized by its ability to secrete cantharidin, a toxic substance that can cause blisters and skin irritation

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blackbeetle

a dark-colored insect belonging to the beetle family Carabidae

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black carpet beetle

a small, dark-colored beetle known for infesting and damaging various materials, such as carpets and clothing

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bombardier beetle

an insect known for its ability to release a volatile chemical spray from its abdomen as a defense mechanism

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buffalo carpet beetle

a small insect that can cause damage to carpets, upholstery, and stored food products

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carabid beetle

a predatory insect with an elongated body, strong mandibles, and well-developed legs

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carpet beetle

a small insect that can infest and damage carpets, clothing, and other materials

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clerid beetle

a predatory insect that feeds on other insects, particularly wood-boring beetles and their larvae, contributing to natural pest control

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click beetle

a type of insect characterized by its ability to produce a clicking sound and perform a sudden, acrobatic jump when flipped onto its back

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darkling groung beetle

a soil-dwelling beetle with a dark appearance and prominent mandibles

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darkling beetle

a beetle species belonging to the family Tenebrionidae characterized by its dark coloration

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dung beetle

a beetle species that feeds on and utilizes animal feces for nourishment and reproduction

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dorbeetle

a beetle species that feeds on and utilizes animal dung for food and reproduction

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elaterid beetle

a beetle species characterized by its ability to produce a clicking sound and flip itself upright when overturned

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flea beetle

a small beetle known for its ability to jump and its habit of feeding on plant foliage

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fire beetle

a small insect known for its bright bioluminescent glow, which it uses to attract mates and prey

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flour beetle

a small insect, often reddish-brown or dark brown in color, that infests stored grain products

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ground beetle

a predatory insect found on the ground, known for its elongated body and dark coloration

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green June beetle

a vibrant beetle with a green body and iridescent wings that is commonly found during the summer months

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Japanese beetle

a highly invasive insect with a metallic green and bronze body, known for its destructive feeding habits on a variety of plants

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June beetle

a large scarab beetle, commonly found during the summer months and is known for its buzzing flight and attraction to lights at night

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lamellicorn beetle

a beetle characterized by its antennae with leaf-like structures

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longicorn beetle

a type of beetle with long antennae and a diverse range of patterns and colors

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Asian longhorned beetle

an invasive species from East Asia that poses a significant threat to hardwood trees by tunneling into the wood

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Asiatic beetle

a type of beetle native to Asia known for its distinctive appearance, feeding habits, and potential for causing damage to vegetation

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boll weevil

a grayish beetle native to North America that infests cotton farms

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seed weevil

a type of beetle that infests and feeds on seeds, causing damage to plants and reducing their reproductive potential

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rice weevil

a small beetle that infests stored grains, known for causing damage to crops and stored food items

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pea weevil

a beetle species that infests pea plants and other legumes, laying its eggs on the pods and causing damage to the seeds

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flour weevil

a small insect that infests stored grains and flour, causing damage and contamination

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black weevil

a small beetle with a black body that feeds on plants and can cause damage to leaves, stems, and roots

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bean weevil

a small insect that infests stored beans and other legumes

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scarab

a large black dung beetle considered to be holy by ancient Egyptians

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cockchafer

any large European beetle that flies at dusk, the adult of which damages vegetation and the larvae infest the roots

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chigger

the larvae of an insect related to mites which is red or orange and feeds on the skin cells of warm-blooded animal

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lightning bug

a nocturnal beetle of the order Coleoptera with a tail that shines in the dark

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earwig

a small brown insect with a pair of pincer-like appendages, the female of which looks after the young until they are grown

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ant lion

a small winged insect that preys on other insects, especially ants, by digging holes in the sand

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