Term: Beetle
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We all know this little (or scarily big) hard-shelled insect: it’s in the order Coleoptera, and about 3/4 of all species live or feed on plants. Some types can be beneficial in gardens (like ladybugs, our most beloved grande dame of the beetle clan), but many others will damage crops and are considered pests. Different species will require various methods of control.