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BEETLE BEAUTY
Beetles truly rule Earth. There are more than 350,000 known species. That's more than all amphibians, birds, fish, reptiles, and mammals put together! Now that you have met the beetles, let your friends meet them too!
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Antennae Art The "fans" sticking out of this beetle's head are actually its antennae. They help the bug find tasty food.

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Bright Bug The bright and shiny front wings on this beetle are the elytra. They protect the soft parts of the beetle's body.

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Colorful Critter The leaf beetle's bright colors warn predators that this bug is poisonous. No one wants a toxic meal!

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