以堅硬翅鞘包覆身體，用以保護自身的昆蟲。體型、顏色與形態變化多端，棲息於世界各地。食性多樣，包含肉食、草食與腐食性，有些品種甚至會成為農作物害蟲。堅固的外骨骼使其能抵抗外部衝擊，並能在地面、植物或腐敗物等各種環境下生存。
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.