Beetle External Anatomy

Vocabulary flashcards detailing the anatomical parts and structures of a beetle based on the labeled diagram.

Head

The anterior body division of the insect that bears the antennae, compound eyes, mandibles, and maxillary palps.

Thorax

The middle body division located between the head and the abdomen that bears the legs and wings.

Abdomen

The posterior, segmented body region positioned behind the thorax.

Elytron

The hardened protective wing case that lifts during flight and covers the membranous hind wing and abdomen when closed.

Hind wing

The flight wing located beneath the elytron on the insect's body.

Compound eye

The sensory visual organ positioned on the side of the head.

Antenna

A segmented sensory appendage extending forward from the head.

Mandibles

The jaw-like mouthparts located at the front of the head.

Maxillary palp

A sensory mouthpart structure situated near the mandibles on the head.

Leg

A segmented appendage attached to the thorax used for locomotion.

Beetle Anatomy

The external anatomical structure of a beetle, characterized by three major body divisions (head, thorax, abdomen) and associated appendages (antennae, compound eyes, mandibles, maxillary palps, legs, elytra, and hind wings).