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

Ex: I screamed when I saw a cockroach scurrying across the kitchen floor .

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

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

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

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

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

beetle [noun]

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

Ex: The beetle played a crucial role in the ecosystem by decomposing organic matter .
weevil [noun]

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

ladybug [noun]

a small flying insect which is usually red with black spots

Ex: Ladybugs are often considered good luck charms in many cultures .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a dark-colored insect belonging to the beetle family Carabidae

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

scarab [noun]

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

may bug [noun]

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

chigger [noun]

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

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

earwig [noun]

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

ant lion [noun]

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