硬い外翅で体を覆い身を守る昆虫。大きさや色、形が非常に多様で、世界各地に生息する。肉食、草食、腐食性など食性が分かれており、中には農作物を食べる害虫となる種も存在する。頑丈な外骨格のおかげで外的な衝撃に強く、地上や植物、腐敗物等の様々な環境で生活する。
This insect protects its body with tough outer wings. It comes in a wide range of sizes, colors, and shapes, and can be found all over the world. Depending on the species, its diet may be carnivorous, herbivorous, or based on decaying matter. Certain species can even become pests to crops. Thanks to its strong, durable exoskeleton, it is highly resistant to external impacts and thrives in diverse environments, including on the ground, among plants, and in decomposing material.