Question

Can beetles bite you?

Answer 1

Beetle:

1. Beetles are the most common variety of insects and are present everywhere.
2. Beetles can be confused with different types of insects, especially some real bugs.
3. Almost 30,000 kinds of beetles are recognised.
4. Beetles feed on all parts of living or dead land plants.
5. Some beetles are scavengers and some are parasitic.
6. Examples are weevils, scarab beetles, long-horned beetles etc.
7. Beetles can bite as they possess chewing mouthparts.
8. Many species possess well-defined jaws or mandibles used for grabbing and chewing prey.
9. Some beetles use well-defined jaws to protect themselves from predators.