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Beetle

An insect with a hard, protective wing case.
Key Question: Does it have six legs and a hard wing case? Yes.

💡 Fun Facts

  • Beetles make up almost a quarter of all known animal species on Earth, with over 400,000 different types.
  • The hard front wings, called elytra, protect the delicate flight wings underneath.
  • Glow-worms, often seen in the British countryside, are actually a type of beetle.