Separating the groups of insects may be quite difficult unless you have closely studied examples of the various types. On the following pages are detailed lists of the characteristics of each order to help you distinguish between them.
Beetles have chewing mouthparts.
Adults beetles have noticeable antennae. Larvae are sometimes called grubs. They have a hardened head capsule, and 3 pairs of legs on the thorax. Beetles undergo complete metamorphosis. Over 600,000 different species of beetles have been identified.