Beetles Invertebrates for sale in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

1 Beetles Invertebrates for sale in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

Two-spotted Assassin bugs

Platymeris biguttatus - Super cool carnivorous invert that can be kept communally (if well fed!) and make an excellent display! When kept in larger groups at a medium warm temperature they are freq

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Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset(22.5mi)

FAQs

Are beetles invertebrates?

Yes, beetles are invertebrates as they belong to the class Insecta, which are animals without a backbone. Like all insects, beetles have jointed legs and a hard protective exoskeleton known as an exoskeleton made of chitin.

What are beetles classified as?

Beetles are classified scientifically in the biological kingdom Animalia, phylum Arthropoda, class Insecta, and order Coleoptera, which is the largest order of insects encompassing a vast diversity of species.

Do beetles have exoskeletons?

Yes, beetles have a hardened exoskeleton made of chitin that supports and protects their bodies. Their exoskeleton includes distinctive hardened forewings called elytra that form a shell-like covering over their hind wings and abdomen.

Are beetles 25% of all animals?

Yes, beetles represent about 25% of all known animal species and approximately 40% of all insect species, making them the largest group of insects and one of the most diverse animal orders worldwide.