Dr. Ross Gordon Cooper

Rodney the Beetle Dr. Ross Gordon Cooper

The beetles are the largest group of insects. Beetles have a similar life history to butterflies and moths, i.e. egg, larva, pupa and adult. Larvae and adults possess biting and chewing mouthparts. The beetles are extremely interesting, colourful and varied in shape and size. Their ecological importance is unquestionable and as a consequence there is need to protect them from activities like deforestation and over-cultivation. This book is written to educate people about the beetle. The scarabs are one group of beetles discussed herein.