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beetle
An insect of the order Coleoptera, characterized by hardened forewings (elytra) that cover the hindwings. The largest order of insects.
カブトムシは甲虫の一種です。
The rhinoceros beetle is a type of beetle.
甲虫は硬い羽を持っています。
Beetles have hard wing covers.
世界には多くの種類の甲虫がいます。
There are many species of beetles in the world.
甲虫 refers to beetles (Coleoptera).
甲 means "shell/armor" and 虫 means "insect," referring to their hard wing covers.
Common beetles in Japan:
- カブトムシ (rhinoceros beetle) - popular pet for children
- クワガタムシ (stag beetle)
- テントウムシ (ladybug)
- コガネムシ (scarab beetle)
甲虫 form the largest order of insects, with over 350,000 known species worldwide.