Beetles
The mysteries of glow worms explained: what they are and why they glow
All you need to know about glow worms, including how and why they glow...
Where do beetles live? The different places beetles thrive
Beetles live everywhere says Richard Jones, from cracks in coastal rocks to caves and even fresh water
Why do beetles come in a variety of shapes?
Beetles are arguably the most important and diverse organisms on Earth. Richard Jones takes a look at the assortment of shapes they come in
What do beetles eat?
Richard Jones takes a look at the diet of beetles
Oil beetle lifecycle: How bees are crucial to the rare oil beetle's survival
Nick Baker takes a look at the lifecycle of one of Britain's rarest insects, the oil beetle
Cobweb beetle larvae: how its secret weapon allows it to enter a spider's web with little fear
Loaded with a weaponised derrière, this baby beetle dares to go where few insects would: right into a spider’s web.
What's the largest beetle in the world?
Two beetle species are contenders for the accolade of biggest beetle– depending on how you’re measuring.
Should we should be scared of harlequin ladybirds?
They aren’t good for our native two-spots, but do harlequin ladybirds really pose a threat to our homes, pets or even ourselves? Helen Roy enlightens.
Ladybirds guide: why do they have spots, do they bite, ladybird life cycle and how many species are there?
Ladybirds (known as ladybugs in some countries) or Coccinellidae are one of the 103 families of beetles in Britain – an order of insects that comprise 4072 species at the last count!
Great Stag Hunt: how to take part in the national stag beetle survey
Anyone who spots a stag beetle (or its larvae) is asked to record their sightings online.
30+ books on insects and invertebrates
From the captivating secrets of flies, to the bizarre and wonderful process of metamorphosis, discover a wide range of titles on insects and invertebrates by naturalists and scientists.
BBC Radio 2 launches the Big Bee Challenge
In this new competition, BBC Radio 2 is encouraging us to create a better environment for the bees.
Noble chafer guide: how to identify, where they're found and why they are rare
Declining in numbers across the UK, the noble chafer is a rare, eye-catching metallic-green beetle. Find out more about this beetle in our expert guide by the People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES).
How to identify beetles
From tiny weevils to huge stag beetles, the beetles are an incredibly varied in group in size, shape, colour and behaviour. Discover some of the species to look out for.
How to identify insects and invertebrates under logs and stones
Use our ID guide by naturalist Brett Westwood to identify insects and invertebrates living under logs and stones.
New postal stamps to celebrate pollinators
The Royal Mail has released six stamps of ‘Brilliant Bugs’, illustrated by renowned wildlife artist Richard Lewington.
Aquatic beetle survives being swallowed alive by frogs
Research has found that a species of beetle is able to survive the digestive tract of a frog, and come out the other side alive.
New invertebrate photography competition launched
The new annual photography awards will celebrate insects and other invertebrates, with judges including Buglife president Germaine Greer, naturalist and BBC Wildlife columnist Nick Baker and professional invertebrate photographers such as Levon Biss.
What's the insect equivalent of blood?
Insects don't have blood or haemoglobin like vertebrates do - so how does gas exchange occur, and what is the purpose of haemolymph?
New beetle species named after The Beatles
A beetle species new to science has been discovered by citizen scientists – and named after the legendary music group The Beatles.
Cockchafer guide: how to identify and where to see
Cockchafers, also known as Maybugs, have distinctive, fan-shaped antennae. Our expert guide to cockchafers explains how to identify this fascinating beetle, plus facts about their diet and habitat.
How to identify longhorn beetles
In our illustrated guide to 12 longhorn beetle species in the UK, Brett Westwood explains how to identify them, and when and where to look out for them.
Stag beetle guide: how to identify, and how to help them in your garden
Declining in number across much of Europe, the stag beetle is an impressive species, with the males sporting formidable jaws. Find out more about this beetle in our expert guide by the People's Trust for Endangered Species.
One of the UK’s rarest oil beetles found in Wales
The short-necked oil beetle has been rediscovered in Pembrokeshire.